Miramax Grows Global Sales Team

SANTA MONICA: Miramax has added new executives to its team to focus on sales to global television and digital markets.

Richard Tulk-Hart joins as the senior VP and head of TV sales for EMEA. He will be reporting to Joe Patrick, the executive VP of worldwide television at Miramax, and Beth Minehart, the executive VP of global digital. Tulk-Hart is based out of the London office. He joins the company after having served as the VP of TV sales for FremantleMedia for EMEA.

Jo Sherlock has been tapped as the VP of TV sales for EMEA, reporting to Tulk-Hart. Also based in London, Sherlock was previously the head of business development for BT Sport and BT Vision. Sherlock also recently held the post of director of media distribution for EMEA (North) at Disney-ABC-ESPN Television.

Emily Briggs has been named VP of digital sales. She will be reporting to Minehart. Briggs is based out of Santa Monica. Briggs was previously with Netflix, in roles such as director of content acquisitions.

“As viewing platforms and fans of high quality content flourish around the world, demand for Miramax content will continue to grow,” said Patrick. “We are pleased to welcome Richard and Jo, both experienced professionals who bring regional insight, relationships and expertise, and to have them represent us and forge new Miramax relationships in the EMEA region.”

Minehart added, “Miramax also remains deeply focused on working with digital platforms, which continue to grow and present unmatched opportunities for our content, and we welcome Emily, who brings strong acumen in this dynamic space, to the digital sales group.”