Newen Studios has upped Romain Bessi – the man credited with “piloting its international expansion” – from MD to CEO.Bessi will succeed Bibiane Godfroid, who is freeing up more time to develop projects, according to Newen owner TF1 Group.
She became CEO in 2018.Effective from January 31, Bessi will look to boost Newen’s growth both in France and internationally, identifying synergies between the group’s various entities.
Newen now has a presence in eight countries via various subsidiaries and is producing shows in a variety of genres.TF1 credited Bessi with “piloting the international expansion of Newen Studios” since it took complete control of Newen in 2018, having bought a 70% stake in 2015.The former StudioCanal Chief Operating Officer
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