Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc (TSX-V:TBRD, OTCQX:THBRF) has announced the appointment of Nelson Huynh to the newly-created role of director of distribution sales.
Huynh will license Thunderbird’s animated and live-action kids series from Atomic Cartoons and prime-time scripted series to broadcasters, streamers and other media outlets, with a particular focus on Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Latin America and Asia.
He will also work to secure commissions, pre-sales and co-productions for new series from Thunderbird’s animated, scripted and unscripted (Great Pacific Media) series production divisions, the company said. Additionally, Huynh will represent Thunderbird Distribution at major global media markets, beginning with MIPJUNIOR and MIPCOM, which will take place in Cannes, France, from October 15-20.
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"Thunderbird has an impressive library of TV series ranging from the hit primetime comedy Kim’s Convenience to the animated The Last Kids on Earth, based on the wildly popular book series," Huynh said in a statement. "And with more on the way, I can’t wait to dig in and expand the global reach of these series.”
Huynh previously worked at international B2B kids and family information brand, Kidscreen, owned by Brunico Communications, the company said. He oversaw all sales and sponsorship activity for the multi-million-dollar brand, expanding its client base and managing long-term relationships.
"Like many others in the industry, I have worked with Nelson for several years and have been impressed by his sales acumen and his kind and smart approach to clients," said Richard Goldsmith, Thunderbird's president of global distribution and consumer products. "He is exactly the type of talent that we were looking for to join our growing team as we continue to build our production slate and undertake more third-party distribution opportunities."
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