New Director of Global Content for ITVS GE

LONDON: ITV Studios America’s Julie Meldal-Johnsen has been tapped to serve as the director of global content for ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE).

Meldal-Johnsen will lead ITVS GE’s program acquisitions, co-productions and content strategy, along with managing the distributor’s relationships with producers. Most recently, she served as senior executive VP of scripted and business development at ITV Studios America. For her new role, Meldal-Johnsen will relocate to the U.K. and will report to Ruth Berry, the managing director of ITVS GE.

Berry said: “I have worked with Julie for several years now and have always been impressed by her knowledge of the global market and wide-ranging relationships. Her experience of the U.S., from both a creative and business perspective, sets her up brilliantly for this role. As I focus my energy on the next phase of ITVS GE’s strategy, I’m particularly pleased to be passing on the global content baton to Julie.”

Meldal-Johnsen added: “It’s a fascinating time to be working in the global content business and particularly in a role which sits between creative and sales. ITVS GE has a world-leading portfolio of content, created by exceptional producers, both in-house and independents. I’m looking forward to working with them all and rejoining the fantastic ITVS GE team.”

Ronan Hand continues to oversee ITVS GE’s unscripted acquisitions, with Kate Barnes managing scripted. Both will report to Meldal-Johnsen when she joins ITVS GE in early January.