Stuart Shaw

Stuart Shaw

President, Students' Union

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  • About me

    Managing Director - Media, SVOD, TV, Production - focussed on strong commercial leadership, delivering growth for my team and my businesses

  • Education

    • Oakwood Park Grammar School

      1988 - 1993
      A Levels Maths, Economics, Geography
    • University of Reading

      1993 - 1996
      BSc Hons Human Geography 2.i
  • Experience

    • University of Reading

      Jun 1996 - Jun 1998
      President, Students' Union
    • Procter & Gamble

      Jun 1998 - Apr 1999
      Assistant Brand Manager
    • Universal Pictures

      Apr 1999 - Apr 2002
      • National Account Manager

        Jan 2001 - Apr 2002
      • Product Manager

        Apr 1999 - Jan 2001
    • BBC Studios

      Apr 2002 - Apr 2003
      Acting Format Sales Director
    • Travelling

      Apr 2003 - May 2005
      Traveller
    • Universal Pictures

      Jun 2005 - Apr 2007
      Senior Product Manager
    • Paramount Pictures

      Apr 2007 - Mar 2012
      • Commercial Director

        Dec 2010 - Mar 2012
      • Commercial Manager

        Apr 2009 - Dec 2010
      • Retail Marketing Manager

        Apr 2007 - Apr 2009
    • Miramax

      Mar 2012 - Aug 2014
      Director, International Sales and Marketing

      TV and Digital content distribution.

    • AMC Networks

      Sept 2014 - Mar 2023
      Managing Director, International

      Acorn Media creates and distributes quality content and manages Acorn TV, a targeted SVOD service.This has been the perfect role to combine both my experience and industry knowledge. I have loved taking what was a small home entertainment brand and launching an SVOD service internationally, building a team with the right skills to continue to grow the business and working with producers, directors, and talent to create and acquire content that has allowed Acorn TV to grow into an impressive and profitable business.I am proud that as my business and the industry has adapted, I have kept my team engaged and always focused on the future, whether that be production, distribution, SVOD, AVOD or FASTI am proud that the turnover in my team is incredibly low. I have achieved this by continuing to evolve roles resulting in people staying engaged and motivated. Show less

    • AGATHA CHRISTIE LIMITED

      Apr 2018 - Mar 2023
      Non Executive Director

      Working as a NED allowed me to challenge the board and bring both my industry and commercial insight and experience to support Agatha Christie to grow in all areas. This also allowed to me more fully appreciate the value of IP and the breadth of commercial opportunities available from publishing, TV, movies and stage to merchandise.

    • Actively Seeking New Opportunities

      Mar 2023 - Jul 2024
      Managing Director

      I am looking for a role which will allow me to utilise the decades of entertainment experience I have. I am passionate about driving growth and profitability whether it be through subscription or content creation and distribution.

    • BBC Maestro

      Apr 2023 - now
      • Sales Consultant

        Jul 2024 - now
      • Consultant

        Apr 2023 - now
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