Simon Pollock Joins Sucherman Group

The media and entertainment executive search outfit Sucherman Group is acquiring the London-based Simon Pollock & Co., with TV industry veteran Simon Pollock to become managing director of international.

Sucherman will now extend its service across Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, Africa and Asia. Pollock will lead the firm’s global practice, providing worldwide executive search and consulting services to U.S.-based companies while also supporting international companies expanding in the U.S.

Pollock has more than 30 years of media and entertainment industry experience, having held senior international roles at Disney, Sony and A&E Networks.

“No matter where you operate in the world today, talent is the key to success in these dynamic times,” said Sucherman CEO Erik Sorenson. “For more than 30 years, Sucherman Group has been helping companies make the right moves with the right executives who can meet their company’s unique challenges and thrive in their business culture. With Simon on our team, we are now positioned to extend that top-notch advice and service to organizations around the globe.”

Stuart F. Sucherman, chairman and founder, said, “Because content travels as never before, media and entertainment companies are truly global today. Regardless of where clients are based, they require trustworthy expertise across the globe. We have great confidence that Simon will serve our global clients with the same qualities of integrity, honesty and discretion that have defined our success for the past three decades.”

Pollock added, “I have great admiration for Erik and Stuart and what they have built. In my new leadership role, I hope to extend their unique approach to consulting and search around the world, achieving success not only for our firm but, most importantly, for our clients.”