DHX Taps Nelvana Alum as Distribution VP

DHX Media has appointed Jerry Diaz, a former sales exec at Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana Enterprises, as VP of distribution.

In his new position, Diaz will oversee the global sales and distribution business at DHX Media. He will work out of Toronto under Josh Scherba, the company’s executive VP of content and distribution. Diaz previously served as VP of worldwide sales and distribution at Nelvana, where he also sold directly into Canada, the U.S., Spain, Portugal, the U.K. and South America.

Earlier in his career, Diaz managed his own distribution company, repping such producers as TV-Loonland (TVL), Evergreen Entertainment and Scholastic Entertainment in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. Before that, he worked for TVL, Heart Entertainment and the ABC Distribution Company.

“Jerry’s reputation and relationships in the kids’ content world are exceptional,” said Scherba. “I have had the privilege of knowing Jerry personally for over 15 years and am thrilled to have him bring his experience and talent to DHX Media. We anticipate he will bring great benefits working alongside our stellar distribution team and help to provide key insights into the global market for our leading content development team.”

“I’ve had a strong peer relationship with Josh and the DHX Media team for many years in the kids’ content space,” added Diaz. “I am excited about what DHX has to offer its customers and am thrilled to be joining a respected and seasoned team, well-liked for their relentless pursuit of excellence in the growing kids’ content arena.”