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Banijay Rights Welcomes New CFO Amidst Merger Shake-up
28 Oct
Summary
- John Richards appointed CFO of combined Banijay Rights-All3Media International sales.
- Long-serving CFO and COO John Wagener exits All3Media International after 20 years.
- The merged sales outfit boasts over 250,000 hours of content, including Peaky Blinders.
John Richards has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer for the combined Banijay Rights-All3Media International sales operation. This appointment marks a significant step in finalizing the leadership of the newly merged entity. Richards, who has been with Banijay for a decade, was praised by Cathy Payne for his strategic leadership and deep understanding of the content business and financial operations.
His appointment coincides with the departure of John Wagener, the long-serving CFO and COO of All3Media International, who is exiting after two decades. Wagener stated that the merger presented an opportunity for him to pursue new career challenges. This leadership change occurs as the merged company integrates its operations, aiming to eliminate duplication in sales and distribution and achieve significant synergies.
The newly consolidated sales division now boasts a comprehensive catalog of over 250,000 hours of content. This extensive library includes well-known programs such as Peaky Blinders, Big Brother, and MasterChef. The integration process is ongoing, with efforts focused on combining back offices and systems to create a unified operational structure.
