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BritBox International Names New Leader Following BBC Studios Takeover


Robert Schildhouse has named President of BritBox North America and General Manager of BritBox International after BBC Studios bought the streamer.

Before joining BritBox, he held roles at CBS, where he struck content deals, and was part of the Hulu launch team. “Robert’s commitment, creativity and passion for the business make him the optimal leader to drive the continued success of BritBox and I’m looking forward to working with him,” said Glashow. “With Robert’s deep understanding of the streaming landscape, combined with our world-class leadership team and staff, BritBox is poised for an exciting next phase of growth in the BBC portfolio.”

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