LONDON, U.K. — Blue Ant International today announced the appointment of Sarah Hussain (above) to the position of director of sales and acquisitions.
“Overseeing the Middle East, Africa, Benelux and ancillary sales, Sarah will be tasked with all sales activity in these markets including pre-sales, content licensing and partnerships while also supporting acquisitions and growing Blue Ant International’s reputation as a distributor of premium content,” a press release says.
She will be based in London and will report to Gerbrig Blanksma, Blue Ant International’s senior vice-president of international sales and partnerships and Lilla Hurst, global head of acquisitions and partnerships.
Hussain, who has over 10 years of sales experience, is joining Blue Ant International from Vice Media Group where she was senior sales manager for EMEA and Canada. Prior to that, she was a sales manager at A+E Networks.
“Sarah specializes in growing reach for producers in developing markets and has a deep connection to the Middle East, Africa and Benelux, which our clients can now tap into,” says Blanksma, in the release. “Her proven track record maximizing market opportunities and nurturing long-term relationships partners across all platforms is pivotal to continue to expand our advantage in those regions.”
“I am excited to join such an esteemed and creative team,” says Hussain. “Blue Ant International is known for tackling the market with a tailor-made, solutions-based approach which includes co-production financing options and an extensive library of premium content. I look forward to bringing these innovative solutions to our partners.”
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