Exclusive: SPT rejigs distribution with UK chief Holly Comiskey taking expanded remit in Europe

Holly Comiskey (Source: Sony)

Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has rejigged its sales team with an expanded role for its SVP of distribution & networks in the UK & Ireland, TBI has learned.

Holly Comiskey will now oversee SPT’s TV distribution and home entertainment operations in Germany, Switzerland and Austria (GSA), in addition to her UK and Ireland remit.

The former Universal Pictures and Disney exec joined Sony in 2019, having previously led movie acquisitions for Sky Cinema.

She reports into SPT’s EVP of distribution & networks in EMEA, Mark Young, who has led the unit since 2020.

Young told TBI earlier this year that the company is looking to expand its partnerships across Europe, having enjoyed a stellar run of late with shows such as HBO Max drama The Last Of Us and the third and final season of His Dark Materials from its UK-based prodco Bad Wolf.

He said Comiskey’s promotion underlined the importance of the GSA region to Sony.

“We have numerous incredibly significant relationships with key partners across GSA and I have no doubt that Holly will use her great experience managing a large and complex territory and a big team as we look to further develop and grow our business-lines across GSA,” Young added.

Comiskey said: “I’m delighted to embrace this opportunity to work with our fantastic Munich-based team and all of our valued partners in this important and dynamic market, and look forward to jointly bringing even more great entertainment content to audiences in the region.”