IFEC provider Anuvu has appointed  Simon Sutton as Chief Executive Officer, with effect from today (Monday June 15). Sutton succeeds Joshua Marks, who has served as Chief Executive Officer of the company since 2018.

Simon Sutton has been a senior media, digital and entertainment operating executive for 25+ years, most notably for 14 years through mid-2019 at HBO, including his key role as President and Chief Revenue Officer. He was also CEO of Luminary Media, a highly acclaimed, fast-growing digital podcast network which raised over $100 million of venture capital funding. In addition to his experience at Luminary and HBO, Sutton spent 10 years at MGM, in progressively more senior roles, ultimately being promoted to EVP and head of international television ($400 million revenue). During his career he has also worked at Liberty Global and McKinsey & Company.

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“Simon is an experienced operator with a history of building and scaling global media and content distribution businesses,” said Ali Bajwa, Principal at Platinum Equity. “His unique background lends his expertise to facilitate a seamless transition for Anuvu, its partners and global client base. We are confident Simon is the right person to build upon Anuvu’s existing market leadership and lead them through their next chapter of growth. We also thank Josh for his leadership and notable contributions to Anuvu as CEO over the last eight years.”

Korn Ferry partners Lorraine Hack and Michael Bell served as Anuvu’s search partner.