NBCUniversal International Studios Hires SVP of Legal & Business Affairs

October 3, 2015 World Screen
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LONDON: NBCUniversal International Studios has appointed Guy Sheppard as its new senior VP of legal and business affairs, reporting to COO Sarah Cooper.

Sheppard comes to the role from law firm Wiggin LLP, where he was a partner in the film and TV group. During his career at Wiggin, Sheppard worked in-house covering for the controller of commercial affairs at ITV Network. He will now take responsibility for all business affairs across the entirety of the division.

Cooper commented: “As we move towards further investment in high-quality English-language content for global audiences, we are delighted to have someone with Guy’s formidable experience, expertise and talent joining our team.”

Sheppard added: “I am thrilled to be taking on such a prestigious role at such a key time for the television and film industries, and to be working with such a talented team at International Studios. I look forward to contributing to the business’s growing successes.”