Janet Brown

Janet Brown is a seasoned media and entertainment executive with extensive experience in content distribution and strategic leadership.

Professional Background: At Gunpowder & Sky, she served as EVP Global Distribution and Commercial Operations from January 2021 to August 2022.1 In this role, she was responsible for:

• Leading content acquisition and co-financing for narrative, documentary, series, and podcast content
• Managing worldwide distribution and monetization of premium FAST channels
• Developing the G&S podcast network, including DUST (the #1 global scripted podcast)
• Overseeing global sales, marketing, and distribution across various formats and territories

Prior Career Highlights:

• CEO of FilmBuff (December 2010 - September 2016): Built an independent distribution company from a startup to an established industry player, growing the library to 1500+ managed titles1
• Head of Research at Cinetic Media (June 2006 - December 2007): Designed a unique database to analyze deal structures for independent films1

Education:

• MBA from Columbia Business School (2004-2006)
• BA in Joint Honors Economics and Political Science from McGill University1

Notable Achievement:

• Named a "Top Woman in Digital" in 2015 by Cynopsis in the Corporate Visionary category1

Currently, she serves as President of Content Distribution for North America and Latin America at BBC Studios, a position she has held since August 2022.1