April 9, 2024

Netflix Executive Appointed StudioCanal’s TV Head

Netflix executive M-K Kennedy succeeds Françoise Guyonnet to be executive managing director of TV series at StudioCanal. By Ching Wai.

US - M-K Kennedy has been appointed executive managing director of TV series at StudioCanal. Françoise Guyonnet, who previously held this position, became the executive vice president of Kids Brands at the Paddington outfit. Kennedy will be based in London and report to CEO of Studiocanal Anna Marsh.

The new head of TV series at StudioCanal will establish Netflix production hubs around Europe. This will open up opportunities for the company to set up a strong foundation for its TV business in the region.

Kennedy was previously Netflix’s Europe vice-president of production for the past seven years in Amsterdam. Responsibilities included the building of production teams for local-language series across France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and the Nordics. Before this, Kennedy was at UCP and Universal Television for seven years in Los Angeles.

“I am truly delighted to welcome the immensely talented M-K Kennedy to StudioCanal to oversee our TV business… [Kennedy’s] in-depth experience and knowledge in television production are second to none, and she is an executive who demonstrates a strong strategic vision. Throughout her career, M-K has garnered a stellar reputation within the industry and has established long-standing relationships with key talent that will continue to fuel our ambitious growth strategy. I am truly excited about the future of StudioCanal TV under M-K’s leadership,“ Marsh said.

Kennedy said of the appointment, “I’m thrilled to be joining Anna Marsh and the team at StudioCanal during an exciting time of growth and expansion for the whole CANAL+ Group… In my previous role, I witnessed how local stories can captivate audiences worldwide. StudioCanal knows that power and amplify those local stories via their strong distribution and international sales businesses, ensuring these stories find their audiences. I can’t wait to get started!”

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