RED ARROW PROMOTES TIM GERHARTZ TO PRESIDENT AND MANAGING DIRECTOR

The appointment is effective immediately, with Gerhartz set to lead the company's development, acquisitions, sales and marketing teams. He will report to Chief of Business Affairs and Commercial Officer, Martin Metzger.

15 APR 2021
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Tim Gerhartz, President and Managing Director at Red Arrow Studios International

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Red Arrow Studios International has appointed Tim Gerhartz to President and Managing Director. “I’m delighted that Tim has accepted the role of managing director, Red Arrow Studios International. His wealth of experience, coupled with his enthusiasm for the business, first-class client relationships, talent for building excellent teams, and of course his in-depth knowledge of Red Arrow Studios International, makes him the ideal executive for the job,” Martin Metzger said.

The former SVP of Global sales will now be responsible for leading the company’s development, acquisitions, sales, and marketing teams. Based in the company's Munich office, he will succeed Joel Denton, Acting President of Red Arrow Studios International. Denton will stay on at Red Arrow Studios International until June, during which Gerhartz will begin. “I’ve enjoyed working with the team at Red Arrow very much, in the uniquely challenging environment we have all found ourselves in. And I’m pleased that I’m handing over to someone so capable,” Joel Denton added. “Tim’s promotion is very well deserved, and he is perfectly placed to continue to build on Red Arrow’s position as a leading global distributor.”

Tim Gerhartz first joined Red Arrow Studios International from distributor ZDF Enterprises in 2012. His duties included the oversiugh of the UK, Nordic, Benelux, and Italian markets as he held the position of VP Sales & Acquisitions. In 2016, he moved to the international music licensing agency Audio Network as Head of Sales & Business Development for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. During his time in the role, Gerhartz headed up the region’s sales team, successfully driving new business while raising the company’s profile. In 2019, Gerhartz re-joined Red Arrow 2019 as SVP, Global Sales.

Red Arrow Studios International co-produces, finances, and distributes acclaimed scripted, formats, and factual titles worldwide from a network of in-house and third-party producers“I’m honored and excited to be taking up this role. I’m very proud of the fantastic team at Red Arrow and our impressive slate of internationally successful dramas, formats, and factual content,” Gerhartz said. “I’m looking forward to working closely with my colleagues and our outstanding global network of producers – both in-house and third-party – to bring more of the bold, distinctive and successful content Red Arrow Studios International is well known for to our many broadcaster clients around the world.”

I’m honored and excited to be taking up this role. I’m very proud of the fantastic team at Red Arrow and our impressive slate of internationally successful dramas, formats, and factual content. I’m looking forward to working closely with my colleagues and our outstanding global network of producers – both in-house and third-party – to bring more of the bold, distinctive and successful content Red Arrow Studios International is well known for to our many broadcaster clients around the world.” Tim Gerhartz President, Directing Manager, Red Arrow Studios International