Mipcom 2025: AMC Networks revamps its international content sales team

AMC Networks announced several updates to the company’s international content sales team, responsible for driving content licensing and sales efforts around the world, led by Mike Pears, Executive Vice President of Distribution and Content Sales.

Louise Cottrell, a longtime AMC Networks International executive, is taking on a new role as Senior Vice President, International Content Sales, based in London. Reporting to Mark Dee-Shapland, Senior Vice President, Global Content Sales, Cottrell will oversee AMCN’s international content sales operations across Poland, CIS territories, Africa, and the Middle East, driving growth across the company’s content partnerships and commercial relationships in these regions. Cottrell previously served as Senior Vice President, Affiliate Partnerships, AMC Networks International – UK.

Jaewoo Kim, an accomplished sales and acquisitions leader specializing in Asia-Pacific media and entertainment, has joined the company as its Director of Content Sales for the APAC region, based in Los Angeles. Reporting to Dee-Shapland, Kim and her team will represent AMC Networks to potential buyers throughout the APAC region, with Kim responsible for direct sales to Asia. Reporting to Kim will be Sarah Brennan, AMC Networks Sales Manager, responsible for Australia & New Zealand, also based in Los Angeles.

Todd Bartoo, formerly Director of Content Sales Asia, will now be responsible for international licensing for the company’s anime business, Sentai.

Dee-Shapland praised the team: “AMC Networks continues to create high-quality content that captures the imagination of audiences around the world, and our global partnerships that enable that content to be seen and loved are more important than ever. Louise and Jaewoo’s extensive networks and experience in their territories will help us supercharge those efforts, delivering our premium original series and films to audiences across the globe," noted.

Meanwhile, Louise Cottrell embraced the opportunity: “I’m excited to take on this new opportunity at such a dynamic time for AMC Networks. Our business continues to evolve, and I look forward to building on our strong foundation to deliver even greater value to our partners and audiences through AMC Networks’ extensive and high-quality content libraries," commented.

FInally, Kim highlighted the company´s storytelling: “I have long admired AMC Networks’ legacy of outstanding storytelling and am thrilled to be joining the company. I look forward to working with the company’s valued partners to bring audiences across the APAC region our fantastic slate of scripted and unscripted content," stated.

At MIPCOM 2025, AMC Networks will highlight the company’s slate of premium scripted and unscripted original series including new series “The Audacity” from Jonathan Glatzer (Succession, Better Call Saul), “Irish Blood”, starring and executive produced by Alicia Silverstone, and “Gold Rush (WT)”, a sports docuseries on the San Francisco 49ers’ iconic teams of the ‘80s and early ‘90s, as well as new seasons of “Anne Rice’s The Vampire Lestat”, “Dark Winds”, and more.

AMC Networks will also be celebrating 15 Years of “The Walking Dead Universe” with a Grand Auditorium panel conversation on Tuesday, October 14 at 15:30 featuring opening remarks from CEO Kristin Dolan; the stars and executive producers of “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon”, Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride; Chief Content Officer of The Walking Dead Universe Scott M. Gimple; and AMCN President of Entertainment & AMC Studios, Dan McDermott — moderated by award-winning director, actor, comedian, and author Aisha Tyler.