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Patrick Holland to lead combined Banijay U.K. as CEO following All3Media merger

Holland will oversee a portfolio of approximately 40 production labels producing over 2,000 hours of content annually.

The short version

  • Patrick Holland will remain executive chairman and CEO of Banijay U.K., making him the first senior executive confirmed to stay in place following the merger with All3Media.
  • Holland will report to Banijay Entertainment CEO Marco Bassetti and oversee approximately 40 creative labels in the U.K.
  • The combined entity, Banijay Entertainment, was formed after an $8 billion merger completed last month, creating a London-headquartered business jointly owned by Banijay Group and RedBird IMI.

Key facts

  • Patrick Holland has been officially appointed to remain executive chairman and CEO of the combined Banijay U.K. business following the All3Media merger.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
  • Holland will report directly to Banijay Entertainment CEO Marco Bassetti.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
  • The $8 billion merger with All3Media closed last month, creating a London-headquartered entity jointly owned 50% each by Banijay Group and RedBird IMI.[Variety]
  • Banijay U.K.'s combined portfolio encompasses around 40 creative labels that collectively generate over 2,000 hours of television and film content each year.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
  • Former All3Media CEO Jane Turton now serves as deputy CEO of Banijay Entertainment, while Jeff Zucker serves as chairman.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
  • Holland joined Banijay U.K. in May 2022 after previously holding executive positions at the BBC.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]

What remains uncertain

  • Specific operational details and organizational synergies following the merger, particularly within the distribution business, remain unconfirmed.[Variety]

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