New Director of International Sales & Digital Acquisitions at Tricon

TORONTO: Tricon Films & Television has named Fred Joubaud as director of international sales and digital acquisitions as part of several staff changes within the company.

Joubaud takes over sales duties from Lia Dolente, who will now focus on extended responsibilities as director of communications. He previously served as general manager of film sales and distribution company Ouat Media.

“Fred’s extensive experience and business expertise is a perfect fit for our rapidly expanding international distribution arm, and we are delighted to have him join our team,” said Karthiga Ratnasabapathy, the VP of worldwide sales and acquisitions.

Tricon has also scheduled several staff promotions and realignment of sales territories. Paul Lancaric has been promoted to VP of business affairs; Nick Solowski has been elevated to senior director of international sales and acquisitions for Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Middle East, Germany, inflight and non-theatrical; and Liz Coucean has been upped to director of international sales and acquisitions for Africa, France and Benelux.