Peter Kartsev

Head of Digital Licensing and Distribution, Russia and CIS at 20th Century Fox

Switzerland

About

Dedicated professional with 20 years’ experience of the international film and media business with detailed knowledge of distribution, exhibition, digital home entertainment and film licensing. Strong track record of developing business strategies equally for content sales and acquisitions; negotiating and executing deals; driving business growth at the bottom line; finding innovating approaches. Direct involvement in establishing start-up companies as major market forces. Practical knowledge of Russian, US and European legal frameworks. Longstanding experience of liaising with US- and UK-based corporate headquarters.

Experience

  • 20th Century Fox (Moscow, Moscow City, Russia)
    • Head of Digital Licensing and Distribution, Russia, CIS and Iceland
      Jul 2014 - Feb 2020 · 5 yrs 8 mos

      Developing and spearheading the studio's digital sales strategy, executing license agreements, leveraging unprecedented economic terms, overseeing account management and marketing teams, managing client relationships, innovating business structures and approaches, launching new products. Crisis management and collecting receivables under adverse economic conditions. Maintaining a wide network of relationships within the LA-based studio to advance local business agenda.

    • Head of Digital Licensing and Distribution, Russia and CIS
      Jul 2014 - Feb 2020 · 5 yrs 8 mos

  • Director, Digital Sales, Russia and CIS at Sony Pictures Entertainment
    Aug 2012 - Jun 2014 · 1 yr 11 mos

    Advancing the company's digital and Pay TV business in Russia and CIS, executing sales, adapting the development strategies to market conditions, supporting clients and finding innovative ways of utilizing content in the digital market.

  • VP, Head of Studio Acquisitions at ivi.ru
    Aug 2011 - Aug 2012 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • VP, Head of Acquisitions at Leopolis
    Jan 2009 - Jul 2011 · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • VP, Head of Acquisitions at Central Partnership
    Jan 2001 - Dec 2008 · 8 yrs