AUCKLAND, Today: BBC Studios has appointed media industry leader Robi Stanton as EVP & GM of Global Media and Streaming for Australia & New Zealand. She’ll oversee content sales, channels, streaming, and ad sales in the region.
Robi brings over 25 years of experience in distribution, commercial strategy, marketing, and ad sales. She’s currently Commercial Director for CNN International and has held senior roles at Warner Bros. Discovery and Turner International.
She joins at a time of strong growth for BBC Studios in ANZ. Recent highlights include an upgraded BBC.com and app, six new FAST channels on Nine, and BBC First’s launch on Sky NZ.
The company also extended its natural history deals with Nine and TVNZ for Asia and Blue Planet III, and renewed its long-time partnership with ABC for premium drama, entertainment, comedy, and kids’ content.
Australia and New Zealand remain key markets for BBC Studios, with strong cultural ties to its hit shows. Local favourites include A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder on Stan and Threenow, Death In Paradise on BritBox and BBC First, Baby Reindeer on Netflix, and Walking With Dinosaurs on ABC.
As EVP & GM Global Media & Streaming in ANZ, Robi will collaborate with Kylie Washington, EVP & GM Global Entertainment ANZ, to drive innovative, pan-business growth strategies. She starts on 26 March and will report to Nick Percy, President of Global Markets.
“I have always been impressed by BBC Studios’ incredible suite of content, services and brands, as well as its ability to constantly innovate across its partnerships.” – Robi Stanton
Nick Percy says, “Robi has an exemplary track record of innovating and driving growth across digital, content and brands, which she has achieved through a visionary approach and smart strategic partnerships.
“We have ambitious plans for our world-leading content, channels, digital platforms and streaming services and I’m delighted that Robi will be leading the way for BBC Studios in ANZ in this fast-moving and constantly evolving industry.”
Robi Stanton says, “I have always been impressed by BBC Studios’ incredible suite of content, services and brands, as well as its ability to constantly innovate across its partnerships.
“I am looking forward to being part of its future, helping to fuel the continued growth of the company and its partners in the local industry, and working with the talented teams at BBC Studios.”
Since July 2023, Robi has been Commercial Director, Content Sales and Strategic Partnerships, CNN International, focusing on business development, distribution, and news monetisation in Asia Pacific.
Before that, she held senior leadership roles at Warner Bros. Discovery and Turner International in Australia and Singapore, leading business transformation across content, commercial, marketing, digital, and operations.
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