Portfolio Ups Rutherford to Director of Sales and Acquisitions

TORONTO, May 8: Portfolio
Entertainment has promoted
Jon Rutherford to director of sales and acquisitions, effective immediately.

In his new role, Rutherford’s
responsibilities have expanded to include sales in Europe, Latin America, the
U.S. and Canada, as well as acquisitions for worldwide distribution.

Prior to his most recent promotion,
Rutherford served as the sales manager and was responsible for sales in Eastern
Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Rutherford joined Portfolio
Entertainment in October 2004 and this promotion marks his third during his
tenure with the company. He has also served as the distribution manager/sales
executive, where he was responsible for sales, research for acquisitions,
marketing and oversaw the delivery of international broadcast materials.
Rutherford was also the distribution coordinator at Portfolio Entertainment.