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ITV Studios has announced the appointment of Jemma Harvey as Executive Vice President, EMEA & UK Sales and Distribution. Reporting to Tom Clark, EVP Global Sales & Commercial Strategy, Harvey takes on the role with immediate effect after leading the EMEA Tape Sales team on an interim basis for the past five months.

In her new capacity, Harvey will lead the EMEA and UK sales teams to drive growth across the region's media landscape. Her responsibilities include the strategic distribution of ITV Studios’ 100,000+ hour catalogue and managing high-level relationships with global streaming platforms and local broadcasters. She will also oversee co-production opportunities and digital initiatives. Her first official industry event in this new role will be Series Mania in Lille next week.

Harvey joined ITV Studios in 2022 and has been instrumental in securing deals for titles such as "Winter" with PBS Masterpiece and "Ludwig" with

Tom Clark, EVP, Global Sales & Commercial Strategy at ITV Studios, said: “Having been a valued member of the ITV Studios team for almost four years, I’m absolutely delighted that Jemma Harvey is taking up the role of EVP EMEA & UK. She has already proven herself to be an exceptional commercial leader and her strong background in international content financing, co-productions, and sales makes her an ideal fit for the position.”

Jemma Harvey added: “I’m thrilled to step into this role and continue working with the talented teams across ITV Studios. As the UK and EMEA markets rapidly evolve, I’m looking forward to strengthening our partnerships with broadcasters and platforms, expanding co-production opportunities and maximising the value of our content across the region”.