The Jim Henson Company Hires Shirley Bowers To Lead Global Distribution
Shirley Bowers has been appointed as the VP of Global Distribution at The Jim Henson Company. In her new role, she will oversee content sales and distribution, as well as develop international co-production partnerships. Bowers brings over 20 years of experience in sales and distribution from her previous positions at Fremantle and other media companies.
- ▪Shirley Bowers has joined The Jim Henson Company as VP of Global Distribution.
- ▪She will be responsible for content sales, distribution, and driving revenue from the Henson catalog.
- ▪Bowers has over 20 years of experience in sales, co-productions, and acquisitions.
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Shirley Bowers Courtesy EXCLUSIVE: Former Fremantle exec Shirley Bowers has joined The Jim Henson Company as VP of Global Distribution, we’ve learned. The hires puts her in charge of content sales an distribution and driving revenue from the Henson catalog, which includes the likes of Dinosaur Train, Sid the Science Kid and Fraggle Rock. She’ll also develop international co-production partnerships. Based in LA, Bowers will report into Chris Lytton, President and COO of Jim Henson, who confirmed her appointment today. “Shirley’s experience within the dynamic landscape of content distribution makes her a nimble leader, able to develop innovative content distribution ideas, embrace unique opportunities presented by emerging technologies, and identify potential partnerships,” said Lytton.
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