Subscription video service iflix, which recently announced a joint venture iflix Arabia with Zain, has appointed a new content head. Sean Carey joins iflix as Chief Content Officer, having left Netflix last year.
Subscription video service iflix, which recently announced a joint venture iflix Arabia with Zain, has appointed a new content head. Sean Carey joins iflix as Chief Content Officer, having left Netflix last year.
Carey was VP, global television at Netflix, where he was responsible for all licensed television series, kids and family content, and co-productions for the Netflix service in all territories. Prior to that he worked at Sony Corp. and Sony Pictures Entertainment.
James Bridges, previously iflixs content head, shifts to a new role as Global Acquisitions Director.
iflix Group Co-founder and CEO Mark Britt commented: We are thrilled to welcome Sean, one of the worlds foremost content experts and strategists to the iflix family. His proven track record in leading international content operations and setting global standards will be a key driver as we continue to consolidate iflixs leadership position and rapid growth globally.
What iflix has achieved in just over a year with its service and multi-territory rollout is incredibly inspiring and a testament to the strength of the company. I am very excited to join the iflix team as Chief Content Officer, and look forward to leveraging my industry expertise to help accelerate the companys new growth phase, said Carey.
Carey will be based in Los Angeles.
