FIFTH SEASON has appointed former ITV Studios' executive David Wilcox as SVP Sales EMEA, as its latest senior leadership hire within its Television Distribution division. Wilcox will lead the company’s television distribution strategy across the EMEA region and will report into FIFTH SEASON’s EVP of Television Distribution, Jennifer Ebell. Additionally, the remits for current FIFTH SEASON executives Alistair Jennings and Travis Webb have been expanded.
In his new role, Wilcox will be responsible for driving EMEA sales across FIFTH SEASON’s premium content slate, leading the regional sales team and identifying new commercial opportunities across linear, digital and co-productions.
Jennifer Ebell, EVP of Television Distribution at FIFTH SEASON, said: “David joins FIFTH SEASON at a pivotal moment in our growth story, as we scale our global reach and build on our track record of success. His deep experience and strong relationships across EMEA make him the perfect choice to drive our ambitions in these key markets. Alongside Travis and Alistair, who are expanding their own remits into new areas, David strengthens an exceptional leadership team dedicated to cementing FIFTH SEASON’s position as a global leader in premium content.”
David Wilcox added: “I'm delighted to join FIFTH SEASON at this exciting stage of accelerated growth. The ambitious team has a creative approach to distribution and a reputation for delivering best in class content, and I look forward to driving new opportunities with EMEA partners to amplify the success of the premium slate.”
