Comcast-owned Euro broadcaster Sky has promoted Sarah Wright to the newly created role of director of Sky Cinema and acquisitions, UK and Ireland, following the recent departure of long-time Sky Ci…
and acquisitions, UK and Ireland, following the recent departure of long-time Sky Cinema exec Ian Lewis.
Wright will report to Zai Bennett, managing director of content at Sky in the UK and Ireland. She will lead on all aspects of the Sky Cinema business including Sky Original films. Wright joined Sky from UKTV in 2009 as head of acquisitions, was promoted to controller in 2012 and then to director of acquisitions in 2016. During her tenure, she has led commercial negotiations for Sky across TV and movies content including high profile deals with HBO and Showtime, as well as managing the relationships with content partners including the Hollywood studios.
Former Sky Cinema director Lewis recently left after two decades with the business. He was one of a clutch of Sky execs to move on following the Comcast acquisition. Sky Cinema Original acquisitions have included
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