Beyond Distribution Hires New Head of Acquisitions

LONDON: Caitlin Meek-O’Connor has been appointed head of acquisitions at Beyond Distribution, joining from DRG, where she was the acquisitions manager for factual and factual entertainment.

Meek-O’Connor takes on the post as of January 26, based in the London office and reporting to Michael Murphy, Beyond Distribution’s general manager. She succeeds Yvonne Body, who recently announced her retirement after 12 years with Beyond.

Murphy commented, “We are delighted Caitlin is joining us, bringing her experience in program acquisitions and a solid background in sales. She will be a strong addition to the Beyond team and I am sure producers will enjoy working with her.”

Meek-O’Connor added, “I’m thrilled to be joining Beyond, working with such an experienced and successful team. With executives based across the globe, the company has true international reach. Beyond’s catalogue has broad appeal and carries a diverse range; with brands such as MythBusters, Highway Thru Hell and Love It or List It. I look forward to working with producers throughout the world and building the catalogue of programs.”