EXCLUSIVE:Torontos Boat Rocker has hiredBBC Studios(BBCS) exec Brad Horvath to lead its sales biz in the U.S. and Latin America.
Horvath will be Vice President of Content Sales forBoat Rocker Studios, selling scripted and feature docs out of the Canadian companys L.A. office, while feeding into the companys wider sales strategy.
Effective immediately, he will report into Jon Rutherford, Boat Rocker Studios President of Global Rights, Franchise and Content Strategy.
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As a well-respected executive, with deep industry relationships and strong knowledge of the current marketplace, Brad will be an invaluable resource as we continue growing our global distribution business, said Rutherford.
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Horvaths move wont mean relocation as he was based at the BBCs L.A. office, selling content and overseeing partnerships with networks and streaming platforms.
His departure from BBCS comes afterthe hire of former Banijay Rights exec Robin Pollok, who joined in January as Senior Sales Executive at Janet Browns Global Content Sales division.
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Im thrilled to join Boat Rockers incredible team and cant wait to work with our partners across the U.S. and Latin America to get our scripted and documentary slate in front of audiences who love great storytelling, said Horvath.
Boat Rockers slate currently comprises the likes of 1980s throwback dark comedyVideo Nasty, drama seriesMix Tapeand Jesse Moss and Tony Gerbers Sundance 2024 docWar Game.
