A+E Networks Bolsters International Content Sales Team

NEW YORK: A+E Networks has expanded its London-based international content distribution team by hiring Robyn Hurd and Michael Oesterlin as senior directors of content sales for EMEA, and Lorenzo Bertolotti as manager of content sales for the same region.

In her new position, Hurd will oversee content distribution in the U.K., Ireland, Benelux, the Ukraine, Belarus and Russia. She will work under Denis Cantin, the company's VP and head of content sales for EMEA. Previously, Hurd was employed by Drive Television and held senior sales roles at Target Entertainment, Endemol Distribution and Celador International.

Since September, Oesterlin has been managing A+E Networks' sales activity in German-speaking Europe, the Nordics, Turkey, the Middle East, Israel, Greece, Portugal, Africa, French-speaking Belgium, and Switzerland. He is also reporting to Cantin. Earlier in his career, Oesterlin served in senior sales positions at GmBh, Tele München Gruppe, RHI Entertainment, Alchemy Television Group and Warner Bros. International Television.

Working under Oesterlin, Bertolotti is charged with content distribution in Africa, the Middle East, Turkey, Israel, Greece, Portugal, French-speaking Belgium, and Switzerland. Prior to this appointment, he worked for Passion Distribution and Entertainment One (eOne) Television International, where he handled sales in Africa and the Middle East.

Cantin said: "Robyn, Michael and Lorenzo bring a wealth of sales experience across many genres, including scripted which is particularly crucial to our business. By strengthening our team through these appointments, we are well positioned to expand our sales operations globally."