NBC Universal Global Networks has appointed Paul Curtis to the new role of VP, commercial strategy, for its ever-increasing portfolio of UK channels. They include Sci Fi, Hallmark Channel, Movies 24 and Diva TV.
Curtis, a former deputy MD of Sky’s in-house sales arm Sky Media, will join NBC Uni next month and report to Laurence Dawkin-Jones, MD (UK) NBCU Global Networks.
“Paul will play a key role in advancing NBC Universal’s ambitious growth plans in the UK,” said Dawkin-Jones. “His wealth of experience in both sales and strategy makes him ideally suited to lead our commercial initiatives.”
Curtis is a former managing director of Viacom Brand Solutions, working across MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon and Paramount Comedy Channel for MTV Networks Europe.