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Katheryn Needham

MD

STUDIOCANAL

As MD, Katheryn Needham is responsible for the digital and TV distribution for all of STUDIOCANAL’s film and TV series in the UK and Ireland. Her remit includes dealings with the global VOD platforms, TV broadcasters as well as identifying new business. Last year she oversaw the launch of their branded channel, STUDIOCANAL Presents, on the Apple TV+ platform (also now a podcast) showcasing the company’s catalogue to new audiences.

Needham completed an MBA in 2020 prompting an interest in how AI technologies can be applied to content distribution, and previously held roles in TV sales at Lionsgate, Aardman Animations and Sony. She is also passionate about CSR issues and is a founding member of internal committees driving positive change for employees and impact on the planet.