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Kalle Friz Joining Universal Pictures International As Managing Director For Germany & Austria
Studiocanal veteran Kalle Friz is set to join Universal Pictures International as Managing Director for Germany and Austria.
Friz, who takes up the post in July, will report to Paul Higginson, Executive Vice President, EMEA at Universal Pictures International, and will manage day-to-day operations in the territory, which is one of UPI’s biggest theatrical markets. Friz will work with Higginson to drive box office revenues and set strategic goals and objectives for the Germany and Austria operating companies overseeing sales, distribution, acquisitions, marketing, publicity and finance. Higginson said: “Kalle is a seasoned talent in the industry who has a long-standing reputation for innovative distribution strategies, a strong fluency in the German marketplace and is a committed leader who empowers his teams.
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