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:: Directors' Biographies
Huw Davies
Non Executive Director | Member [R][A] |
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Mr. Davies has a wealth of experience in the television industry both in the UK and internationally, having formerly been Chief Executive of HTV Wales, Director of Television, HTV Group plc and President of HTV International. He is also Chief Executive of Channel Television Holdings Limited, a member of the ITV Council, and Co-Chairman of the Producers' Rights Association.
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Sam W. Humphreys
Non Executive Director | Member [R][A] |
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Sam W. Humphreys is the Chief Executive Officer of Syntek Capital AG, a private equity firm. Syntek Capital invests in European and U.S. businesses primarily in the media and technology sectors. Mr. Humphreys also sits on the board of directors of CargoItalia SpA, eCommLink, Inc.; Metilinx, Inc.; and WildBrain, Inc.
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Alton F. Irby III
Non Executive Chairman | Member [R][A] |
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Mr. Irby is a founding partner of Tricorn Partners LLP, a privately held investment bank. He was co-founder of J.O. Hambro Magan Irby Holdings, and when the company was sold to National Westminster Bank plc in 1996, he became Chairman and Chief Executive of NatWest Global Advisory. He was Chairman of Hawkpoint Partners from 1997 to 2000. Mr. Irby is Chairman of ContentFilm plc and also serves as a director of Penumbra Partners Ltd. and Edmiston & Co. Since 1999 he has also been a director of McKesson Corporation and its UK subsidiary, McKesson Information Solutions UK Ltd.
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Kerry McCluggage
Executive Director |
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Mr. McCluggage has been in the entertainment business since 1978. In 1980, he became Universal Television's youngest Vice President at the age of 25. During his stint at Universal, Kerry oversaw the development and production of many successful TV hits. He joined Paramount in 1991, where he developed the original plan for UPN and oversaw its successful launch in January 1995. As Chairman of the Paramount Television Group, he aided in the development and production of the Emmy-Award-Winning series Frasier and everyone's favourite magazine show Entertainment Tonight, among many others.
He is currently also a Director of American Reprographics, Inc.
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John Schmidt
CEO and Executive Director |
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Mr. Schmidt has gained extensive experience in building successful entertainment and start-up companies throughout his career. He co-founded October Films in 1992 and served as its Co-President until its sale to USA Networks in 1999. October was one of the foremost independent film companies of the 1990s, winning two Oscars, 13 nominations and top prizes at the Cannes Film Festival on three occasions. Some of October Films' credits include internationally acclaimed films such as "Secrets And Lies," "The Apostle," "Celebration," "Lost Highway" and "Breaking The Waves." Prior to founding October Films, Mr. Schmidt was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Miramax Films from 1989-1992 and Financial Analyst at Tri-Star Pictures from 1986-1989. Mr. Schmidt began his career as a documentary film producer after graduating from Yale University. He received an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1986.
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Key
[R] - Member of Remuneration committee
[A] - Member of Audit committee
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