EXCLUSIVE: New York-based Bleecker Street has hired Derval Whelan as its new President of Distribution.She replaces Jack Foley, who exited his post at President of Distribution last year.
A highly respected industry vet in exhibition and distribution circles, Foley was at Bleecker Street since its launch and worked with CEO Andrew Karpen for several years at Focus Features prior.In her role, Whelan will oversee all aspects of theatrical distribution strategies, planning and execution and manage our existing distribution team.She comes to Bleecker having been in the distribution field for over 35 years.
Previously, she was the VP of Distribution for Searchlight for 14 years having worked on award-winning titles as 12 Years a Slave, Three
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