A+E Networks Taps Legendary Alum for Digital Distribution

A+E Networks Global Content Sales has appointed Carlos Sanchez as senior VP of digital distribution.

In his new role, Sanchez will drive growth of the company’s digital content business, securing licensing agreements for A+E Networks’ library of scripted and non-scripted programming to SVOD and AVOD platforms.

His team is also responsible for identifying new opportunities to maximize revenue and profitability for A+E’s content via emerging technologies and delivery systems including FAST channels, as well as establishing and enhancing relationships with domestic and global digital distribution partners with the intention of extending A+E’s brands and products outside of the U.S. market.

He will be reporting to Mark Garner, executive VP of content sales and business development.

Sanchez joins A+E Networks after serving as VP of global distribution and co-productions at Legendary Television. Prior to Legendary, Sanchez served in various distribution and marketing roles at Warner Bros. in the U.S. and in Latin America.

“Carlos joins A+E Networks with a vast depth of experience in the digital distribution business,” said Garner. “He has a profound knowledge of the complexities of emerging platforms and has proven himself a leader and an innovator when it comes to identifying and securing new revenue opportunities with domestic and global partners. We’re fortunate that Carlos is joining our team during such an exciting period of growth in this area of our business.”