New York – A&E Television Networks, LLC (AETN) announced the appointment of Ian Jones as managing director, content distribution & commercial development for AETN International. Based in New York, Jones will be responsible for managing the growth of AETN’s content and digital distribution activities outside the US. Jones’ role will see him manage the international distribution of AETN’s 8,000-hour library which sees over 800 hours of new programming added annually. Working in tandem with AETN International managing directors in London and Singapore, he will oversee a sales staff based in the UK, Singapore, and New York, as well as sales representatives in Sydney, Montreal, and Tokyo. Jones will report to Sean Cohan, sr. vice president, international for AETN. Jones previously served as group managing director of Target Entertainment group, one of the largest rights management companies in the UK, where he was responsible for operational activities across the group. At Target, Jones oversaw numerous activities including international sales, marketing, acquisition and investment, co-production, and digital. Prior to Target, Jones was president of National Geographic Television International. Based in London and Washington, DC, Jones was responsible for the company’s commercial television activities outside the US.
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