Jim Packer, president, worldwide TV and digital distribution
As head of Lionsgate’s global television distribution operations and architect of many of the company’s digital initiatives, Packer directs Lionsgate’s strategies for capitalizing on evolving distribution opportunities in a fast-changing world marketplace. Since joining Lionsgate in February 2011, the company has established itself as an innovator in the digital space and a leader in creating and licensing content to digital and traditional platforms around the world. He is also co-head of the company’s global home entertainment operations (with Lionsgate Home Entertainment GM Ron Schwartz).
Thomas Hughes, EVP, worldwide digital
Hughes is responsible for the global day-to-day digital/MVPD sales and distribution operation, including non-theatrical, for Lionsgate. He oversees and conducts license negotiations and partner relations. Hughes also leads divisional business development and distribution for Lionsgate’s newly formed channels, Tribeca Shortlist, Comic-Con HQ and Kevin Hart’s LOL.
Jed Grossman, EVP, sales and distribution, home entertainment
A 22-year veteran of Lionsgate, Grossman leads the company’s home entertainment sales operations, steering the evolution of home entertainment distribution across all platforms while managing relationships with all major retailers to maximize revenue.
Amanda Kozlowski, SVP, digital marketing
Kozlowski oversees digital marketing efforts for the home entertainment division as well as retail marketing and promotions for the domestic digital and on-demand business. Additionally, she is an integral part of the team leading a new Lionsgate initiative focusing on features with a primarily digital platform release.
Adam Frank, VP, digital and on-demand sales
Frank runs the day-to-day sales and affiliate relations team across all digital, MVPD and non-theatrical partners. He also manages the releasing, windowing and pricing strategies for distributed content, including day-and-date theatrical-VOD product.