TORONTO — Global distribution group Blue Ant International announced yesterday Maria Ibarra (above) has been appointed as vice-president of international sales with responsibility for overseeing pre-sales and content licensing across the U.S. Hispanic, Latin America and Iberia markets.
Ibarra will be based in Miami and will report to Solange Attwood, executive vice-president of Blue Ant International.
“Maria brings an impressive track record in international distribution, strategic partnerships and strong relationships which will be invaluable for growing our reach in those markets,” says Attwood, in a press release.
Ibarra has two decades of experience “in international television distribution, programming, production and business development,” the press release says.
She has previously worked at Viacom International Media Networks in multiple roles, most recently as director of international program sales for Latin America and Canada, “where she was responsible for multiplatform deals including SVOD, PayTV, FreeTV, co-productions, pre-buys and format sales throughout Latin America and Canada,” the release says.
“I’m thrilled to be joining such an accomplished, international team of peers,” says Ibarra, in the release. “I’m looking forward to combining my knowledge and experience with the momentum and success Blue Ant has gained in our rapidly evolving media landscape.”
Blue Ant International also announced two sales executive promotions yesterday.
Nick Solowski has been promoted to senior director of international sales and acquisitions, overseeing pre-sales and licensing across Canada, Asia-Pacific and ancillary rights, and Fleur Wheatley has been promoted to director of international sales and acquisitions, overseeing Benelux, Scandinavia, the Middle East, Africa, Greece and Israel.
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