Ion Felipe Popescu

Senior Content Manager at Sunrise GmbH

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

About

Media professional with 15 years of experience across Europe and Latin America, excelling in portfolio management, content strategy and partnership development. An entrepreneurial and detail-oriented team-player, passionate about delivering high-end state-of-the-art entertainment and sport products and services to customers.

Experience

  • Senior Content Manager at Sunrise GmbH
    May 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 2 mos

    Lead the TV content portfolio with full P&L responsibility, delivering strategy, scale, and innovation across linear, apps, VOD, SVOD and metadata. • Oversee licensing and monetization across over 500 TV channels, apps, and on-demand services. • Develop and execute product and marketing strategies to boost reach, engagement, and NPS. • Negotiate and manage complex multi-year rights deals with local and international providers. • Direct and manage projects across product, legal, engineering, GTM and Customer Care. • Delivered high-impact launches including new set-top-box platform and streaming integrations.

  • Senior Programming Manager at UPC Schweiz GmbH
    Oct 2017 - Apr 2021 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    UPC acquired and rebranded to Sunrise. Details in role above.

  • Product Manager TV Content at Quickline AG
    Aug 2015 - Oct 2017 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Managed the entire entertainment and sports portfolio, including over 300 linear channels, VOD, partnerships, licensing, and product management and marketing. • Launched the MySports ice hockey offering and led go-to-market coordination. • Delivered next-gen set-top box rollout, ensuring timeline, quality, and stakeholder alignment. • Negotiated content agreements and developed portfolio strategy.

  • Non Stop TV (Full-time · 6 yrs 8 mos)
    • Business Development
      Oct 2012 - Jul 2015 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      Managed business development, partnerships, content, and production for the motorsport channel Garage TV, while also launching a second channel, Slow Channel. • Doubled national reach to 85%+, grew audience fivefold, upgraded to HD and smart TV platforms. • Executive Producer of original content; led cross-functional teams in Spain and Argentina. • Managed multi-phase production budgets and negotiated media rights.

    • Professional development
      Sep 2011 - Sep 2012 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Full time MBA studies.

    • Business Development
      May 2009 - Sep 2011 · 2 yrs 5 mos

      • Supported business development and client relations across thematic TV channels and post-production services, dubbing and subtitling. • Produced original programming for the group’s own TV networks, from concept through delivery.

  • Coordinator of Composition and Animation at La Sociedad Post
    Apr 2010 - Aug 2010 · 5 mos

    Coordinator on Ánima Buenos Aires, a five-time award-winning animated feature — overseeing the full creative and delivery pipeline across composition, animation, VFX, and post-production. The film was awarded at major festivals including Annecy, HAFF, Havana, Montréal (MIAFF), and Córdoba (ANIMA).