About Electric Sky
Electric Sky is a cutting edge, forward thinking, and innovative distribution and rights-management company. Specialising in quality factual programme distribution, it's a company that has commanded a strong reputation throughout the industry. With a diverse catalogue featuring over 1000 hours of inspired programming and a vast network of contacts in the international marketplace, the company has continued to enjoy a successful business growth since it was established in 1998.
Our People
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David Pounds | Chief Executive |
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david.pounds@electricsky.com
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Before launching Electric Sky in 1998, David was Managing Director of UK based TVF plc. He diversified the company from an established Channel 4 supplier to a company with an international distribution arm and a co-production fund working within the multi-channel global market. He sat on Pact Council for three years as distribution and finance representative.
Jakki Hart - Personal Assistant To David Pounds Jakki.Hart@electricsky.com tel: +44 (0) 1273 22 42 40
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Karen Young | Commercial Director |
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karen.young@electricsky.com
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With over 15 years of Commercial and Sales Marketing experience, Karen joined Electric Sky in March 2000 and became instrumental in moving the company forward by developing strong organisational efficiency's and maximising revenues on rights exploitation. Karen has a rounded knowledge of the industry, not only in Distribution but also in Broadcast where she worked within Acquisitions at Fox Television. Prior to this she was at British Airways, Creating Annual Strategy Plans, Producing and Managing Budgets as well as implementing direct database marketing.
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Ros Ali | Associate Director |
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ros.ali@electricsky.com
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Ros joined the company not long after it was first set up to manage sales of the ever growing catalogue. During her career at Electric Sky, Ros has managed most of the major territories, selling to North America, the UK and Eire, France, Germany and Scandinavia. Prior to joining Electric Sky, Ros was sales manager for TVF where she set up the distribution arm of the company and also scheduled and bought comedy programmes for British Airways.
Sales Territories: Australasia, UK, Ireland, France Languages: French
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Amy Kemp | Head of Sales |
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amy.kemp@electricsky.com
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Amy joined Electric Sky as Sales Manager in 2004, where she has continued to develop and increase contacts within the International market place. Amy brings with her valuable experience in TV Distribution from her previous job at music and factual specialist Eagle Vision where she implemented a range of sales strategies and managed sales for various territories including Scandinavia, Australasia, Eastern Europe and Benelux.
Sales Territories: USA, Canada, Benelux, Scandinavia.
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Sharon McCulloch | Sales Manager |
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sharon.mcculloch@electricsky.com
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After living and working in Spain for 7 years Sharon returned to live in the UK and joined Electric Sky in January 2004. Her first appointment was in an Administration role, coordinating contracts, rights and licensing. In September 2004 this was expanded to include Sales Executive for Spanish / Latin speaking countries around the world. This role quickly developed in to Sales & Programming Coordinator, assisting with acquisitions and Producer Liaison. Since June 2006 Sharon has concentrated fully on International Sales and in December 2006 was promoted to Sales manager.
Sales Territories: Spain, Italy, Portugal, Latin America, Non-Theatric, Educational & DVD / Home Video Languages: Spanish, French.
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Martha Kirby | Sales Manager |
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martha.kirby@electricsky.com
t: +44 (0) 1273 22 42 40 |
Martha joined Electric Sky in August 2007 as sales executive for New Media, Airline and Mediterranean. Having worked in production for MTV Networks Europe and on film festival programming in Ireland, she also worked at BBC Worldwide for 5 years with responsibility for Pan-European & Eastern European markets.
Sales territories: Mediterranean, Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Germany, Middle East, Airline & New Media territories. Languages: Spanish
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Damien Budd | Junior Sales Executive |
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damien.budd@electricsky.com
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Damien joined Electric Sky in 2008 as Junior Sales Executive, acting as main sales contact for Airlines as well as supporting the sales team. In 2003 Damien obtained his degree in Chinese from Tianjin University in North China and has also travelled extensively through Central America and Australia. He has recently returned to the UK from working in a production company in Shanghai where he worked as a production assistant and researcher.
Sales territories: Airline Languages: French & Mandarin (ZHONGWEN)
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