Clara Scherman to Lead Expanded Acquisitions Dept. at TV4

STOCKHOLM: Clara Scherman has been named the head of TV4 Group’s new acquisitions department, as the company continues to integrate with Canal+.

Through its acquisition of C More Entertainment, which operates under the Canal + brand, the TV4 Group has expanded its channel portfolio. Its slate now includes 30 channels in the free-to-air, basic cable and premium pay sector in the Nordic region. Canal + headquarters move into the TV4 offices this fall. Certain departments, such as legal, financial-and planning, have already merged, and are now followed by the acquisitions department. Scherman, currently the head of acquisitions at the TV4 Group, has been appointed head of the new expanded acquisitions department.

She commented: "The merging of Canal+ with the TV4 Group will strengthen our organization and reinforces our focus on the Nordic market. The merging of the acquisition departments will also allow the development of a joint strategy for acquisitions of both free television, basic cable and premium pay rights, allowing us to become even more efficient in our work."