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Gaumont Appoints Alexis Cassanet EVP, International Sales & Distribution Ahead Of Cécile Gaget Departure
Andreas Wiseman International EditorFrench film and TV major Gaumont has promoted Alexis Cassanet to Executive Vice President, International Sales and Distribution.The move is made ahead of the upcoming departure of longtime film sales chief Cécile Gaget who will exit the firm on September 30.Cassanet joined Gaumont in 2016 after a seven-year run at SND where he spear-headed sales of movies including Yves Saint Laurent, La Famille Bélier and The Love Punch. He started at Gaumont as Co-Head of International Sales alongside Adeline Falampin, reporting to Gaget, VP, International Production and Distribution.