New Head of Formats Sales for Zodiak

LONDON: Matthieu Porte has been named head of format sales for Zodiak Entertainment, overseeing a sales team that handles titles such as Big Class Reunion, Twist and Shout and Stars on Stage.

Porte was previously head of international sales and acquisitions at Adventure Line Production (ALP). Based in London, Porte will head up the distribution team behind Zodiak’s raft of unscripted programming.

He commented: "I am delighted to share my knowledge and love of the format industry with Zodiak Entertainment’s clients and production companies. The strength of the combined companies that make up Zodiak Entertainment is extraordinary. There is so much that we can do collectively as a group, across all aspects of our business, to help our broadcast clients achieve incredible results by working with us. I am very pleased to be leading a great team at this very exciting time."