CBS Studios International Establishes German Office

BURBANK/MUNICH: CBS Studios International is bolstering its European presence with a new office in Munich, to be led by former Bavaria Media Television executive Oliver Kreuter.

As managing director of CBS Studios International Germany, Kreuter will report to Joe Lucas, the executive VP of sales at CBS Studios International. He is tasked with driving the studio’s programming and format sales in German-speaking European territories across all media platforms. With the Munich office, CBS Studios International now has a total of 11 offices worldwide.

“With the increasing importance of the German media market, we feel it essential to establish a local presence in Germany,” commented Armando Nuñez, the president of CBS Studios International. “We are thrilled to have Oliver join our team. His extensive knowledge and relationships will expand our business in what is one of the world’s largest media markets.”

Kreuter joins CBS Studios International from Bavaria Media Television, where he has been head of television for the last four and a half years. He previously held positions at Getty Images Deutschland, RTV Family Entertainment and BetaFilm.