TVNZ ceo Kevin Kenrick has announced the appointment of Cate Slater as director of content and Andrew Shaw as deputy director of content.
Slater has a background in law and design and joined TVNZ in 2013. Previously she worked with IMG in Europe, Australia and New Zealand in various roles responsible for negotiating content rights, including the head of legal and business affairs for the Rugby World Cup.
She is currently TVNZ general manager content rights and legal counsel, and leads the TVNZ Content Licensing business.
“We’re proud to promote proven talent from within the business,” Kenrick said.
Kid show veteran
Andrew Shaw is a former children’s TV host, and a long-standing executive at TVNZ. “Andrew’s wealth of experience in a career spanning all areas of content production, commissioning, acquisition and programming is unrivalled in the local industry,” Kenrick said.
“We know that our success in transforming TVNZ from a TV broadcaster to being New Zealand’s leading video service provider will be heavily dependent upon leadership.
“We’re confident that these new appointments will step-change our focus on viewer needs and lead the delivery of compelling content that’s enjoyed and valued by New Zealanders.”
Restructure
Slater and Shaw assume their new roles from mid-June and will work with outgoing director of content Jeff Latch before he departs at the end of June. The restructure and resignation of Latch was announced last month.
Sweet Shop signs star US director for Australasia
The Sweet Shop has signed director Jeff Labbé for representation in Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
Born in Louisiana in the US, Labbé started his career as an agency creative on the West Coast, working with Wieden + Kennedy, Leo Burnett and TBWA/Chiat/Day, winning awards for his campaigns, including Nike Beautiful and Fox Sports Beware of things made in October.
In his first year as a director, Labbé won multiple Cannes Gold Lions, Pencils at D&AD, British Arrows, APA Crystals Levis Secrets & Lies and Barnardos Break The Cycle for BBH. He’s also worked for Adidas, Boots, Volkswagen, Heinz, KFC and HSBC.
“Jeff’s reel displays multiple hats of cinematic, epic storytelling and emotion,” said TSW ceo Paul Prince. “His work expresses big ideas as simple human truths, touching audiences and capturing the spirit of contemporary society and culture. I’m hugely excited that he’s chosen to join The Sweet Shop for representation across Australasia and I can’t wait to see what we create together.”
Labbé said: “I’m thrilled to be jumping into fresh markets. The trust, respect and friendship I have with this team makes me feel that absolutely anything is possible.”
- See Jeff Labbé’s reel here: https://wdrv.it/28585e562
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