Universal Pictures Adds International VP

LONDON: Paul Chesney is joining Universal Pictures International Entertainment (UPIE) on March 2 to serve as its VP of international operations. 

Based in London, Chesney will report to Eddie Cunningham, the president of UPIE. He will be responsible for the efficiency, systems and planning of all aspects of Universal’s international home-entertainment operations in regard to manufacturing, distribution and supply chain. Chesney joins UPIE from the role of VP of business development at Arts Alliance Media. 

Cunningham commented, "It is a great pleasure to welcome such an impressive talent as Paul to the UPIE team. He will prove a valuable asset in our growth plans as we build on our high definition format success and progress towards a digital future."