How to move from Director to Executive Vice President

As the industry continues to go through a period of significant change, the combination of increased investment in new content, past industrial action, the rising cost of production, lower consumer demand, and fierce competition for attention, has resulted in senior leaders feeling under more pressure than ever before.

As we enter this new era, most are curious about how best to remain indispensable in this evolving marketplace. Together with our panel of experts, we’ll explore the skills, qualities, characteristics & behaviours you need, to have the biggest positive impact internally & externally within your organisation.

Joining us will be:

• Katheryn Needham – CEO at Studiocanal UK
• Marie-Claire Benson – EVP at Lionsgate & Co-Chair at The British Association for Screen Entertainment
• Kate Smith – EVP Audience Engagement at Wildbrain
• Kunle Falodun – VP Distribution Africa at Sony Pictures Entertainment

They’ll share their own stories & break down the key learnings, skills and techniques, that have helped them become more effective leaders. Topics covered will include:

• A look back at the Film & TV market over the last 5 years 
• The industry in 2025 & beyond – strengths, opportunities, threats 
• Can AI be leveraged to benefit the industry
• The role of Leadership & its evolution in the sector
• The effect of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the workplace
• Your path to EVP – candid stories & learnings 
• Leadership recruitment – how to remain relevant, effective & sought after 

This will be followed by your chance to ask your own burning questions to the panel. Register your interest to join us to secure your place today!

Where: 3Search offices, 5th Floor, 7 Soho Square, W1D 3QB

When: Wednesday, 7th May 2025, 17:00 - 20:00pm (17:00 - arrival & drinks, 17:30-18:30 discussion, 18:30-19:30 - networking and finish)