Talpa Studios, the international production company founded by John de Mol, appoints Marloes Sturkenboom as Managing Director Global IP, Strategy and Operations, effective April 1, 2026. Following the company’s recently announced sharpened strategy and strengthened leadership structure, her appointment bolsters Talpa Studios’ global organisation, expanding its position as a leading creator, producer and distributor of non-scripted formats. Working closely with the Global distribution team, she will deepen strategic partnerships, accelerate new business and further scale Talpa Studios’ formats worldwide.

Sturkenboom brings more than 15 years of media experience across content acquisition, business affairs and strategic partnerships. Most recently at RTL Nederland, she was responsible for Content Acquisitions and Business Affairs across all platforms. Earlier in her career, she held senior roles at The Walt Disney Company EMEA, FOX Sports, SBS and Fremantle Netherlands.

Strengthening global growth

Sturkenboom will play a key role in connecting IP strategy, development, partnerships and dealmaking across markets. Working closely with the Global Distribution team led by Sebastian van Barneveld, Director Global Distribution, she will help drive the continued rollout of Talpa Studios’ formats and expand long-term collaborations with broadcasters, streamers and creative partners.

“It is great to welcome Marloes to Talpa Studios at this stage of our growth,” said Maarten Meijs, CEO of Talpa Studios. “She brings a strong combination of dealmaking experience, commercial judgement and operational discipline. She has a clear ability to turn creative ambition into structured, scalable collaborations that create long-term value. Her arrival adds further depth to our global team and strengthens the way we build and grow partnerships across markets.”

Sturkenboom adds, “Talpa Studios has built a powerful global footprint with an impressive portfolio. I look forward to working closely with the team to further align our international dealmaking and go to market approach, so our formats continue to travel consistently and at scale, built on commercially sustainable models that create long term value across markets.”