Power Names New Worldwide Sales Chief

LONDON, April 10: Chris Philip is set to join Power as
president of worldwide sales upon the completion of his contract with NBC
Universal International Television Distribution, where he is the VP of sales
for Latin America.

A former executive for Polygram Television International and
Alfred Haber Distribution, Philip comes to Power with more than 15 years of
experience in TV and film distribution, product acquisition and channel
management. “Chris is an entrepreneurial leader with a wide range of product
experience together with an impressive track record in the penetration of new
markets,” said Justin Bodle, the founder and chairman of Power. “His broad
entertainment industry experience will add significantly to our international
sales presence as our company enters a new cycle of international development
and production.”

Philip said of his new role: “I am thrilled to contribute to
Power’s vision, their commitment to producing and distributing high quality
commercial programming is impressive and I am looking forward to working with
Power’s dynamic sales team to shape our global business into a unique and
flexible group that will continue to identify opportunities and quickly address
them in this ever changing distribution arena.”