Disney-ABC-ESPN Names New Regional Distribution Director

LONDON,
December 12: Karen Vermeulen has been named director of program distribution
for the U.K. and Ireland for Disney-ABC-ESPN Television.

She reports to
Catherine Powell, the senior VP of program sales for Europe, the Middle East
and Africa (North). Vermeulen and Powell will work closely to maximize the U.K.
and Ireland distribution of the full Disney-ABC-ESPN Television product
portfolio. Vermeulen will also be responsible for the delivery of new sales
opportunities within the U.K. and Ireland, as well as maintaining and creating
relationships with existing and new clients.

Vermeulen
comes from National Geographic Kids Entertainment/NGTI, where she was the head
of kids' sales and international operations. Prior to this, she was with
Entertainment Rights as a territory manager for the U.K., Ireland and
German-speaking Europe.

Powell
commented: "I'm delighted to be welcoming Karen to the Disney team, to
play a key role in our continued growth and commitment to customer service,
across these important territories. She brings with her broad experience and
knowledge of the entertainment and kids' distribution industry across the U.K.
and Ireland market."

—By
Kristin Brzoznowski