Paul Buccieri has been appointed Managing Director of ITV Studios International, in an announcement by Adam Crozier at the ITV plc interim results presentation. In his new role, Paul will develop and oversee the business’ international strategy with responsibility for leading growth through international production and exploitation of ITV Studios’ brands. Reporting to Kevin Lygo, Managing Director ITV Studios, Buccieri will continue to have overall responsibility for ITV Studios America, where he has been President and CEO for the last four years. Buccieri joined ITV Studios America in 2007 as President and CEO. In his first year he grew the business by 40 per cent and has increased production every year since.