Talpa Entertainment Productions Hires for Distribution

Talpa Entertainment Productions has appointed Sebastian van Barneveld as director of international distribution.

Van Barneveld has held several executive distribution roles within legal and sales, at Endemol International and Talpa Global, and most recently served as head of licensing for emerging markets at ITV Studios Global Entertainment. In his new role at Talpa Entertainment Productions, van Barneveld will be responsible for global sales and distribution. He will operate from the Netherlands.

Founder John de Mol said: “Now that we are building a new fresh format catalog, the logical next step is to set up a solid distribution arm. I am very happy that Sebastian is joining the team to make this his first priority.”

Van Barneveld added: “I am excited to join the new company and work with John de Mol and his unique creative team. Building new partnerships and focusing on making our formats travel across the world is more challenging and exciting than ever.”