BBC Studios has appointed media industry leader, Robi Stanton, as EVP & General Manager of Global Media and Streaming for Australia & New Zealand. In this role, she will be responsible for Content Sales, Channels and Streaming and Advertising Sales in the region.

Robi brings over 25 years of experience across distribution, commercial strategy, marketing and advertising sales in a range of executive leadership roles in global media and entertainment companies. Currently Commercial Director for CNN International, Robi has previously held senior roles at Warner Bros. Discovery and Turner International.

She joins at a pivotal time of growth and momentum for BBC Studios in Australia and New Zealand. Recently, BBC.com and the BBC app were enhanced, six FAST channels were launched on Nine and BBC First launched on Sky NZ, and the company extended its natural history deals with Nine and TVNZ for premium landmark series including Asia and Blue Planet III, alongside renewing BBC Studios’ long-standing partnership with ABC for premium content across drama, entertainment, comedy and kids.

Australia and New Zealand is a key region for BBC Studios, with a deep cultural affinity for our standout content that starts conversations and our strong partnerships with local broadcasters and streamers, including hit series A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder on Stan and Threenow, Death In Paradise which premieres on BritBox and BBC First on Sky NZ, the Emmy award-winning Baby Reindeer on Netflix and the hotly-anticipated Walking With Dinosaurs on ABC.

As EVP & GM Global Media & Streaming in ANZ, Robi will work alongside Kylie Washington, EVP & GM Global Entertainment ANZ, to jointly deliver innovative pan-business growth solutions to partners in the region. She will start on 26 March and report to Nick Percy, President of Global Markets.

Nick Percy says: “Robi has an exemplary track record of innovating and driving growth across digital, content and brands, which she has achieved through a visionary approach and smart strategic partnerships. We have ambitious plans for our world-leading content, channels, digital platforms and streaming services and I’m delighted that Robi will be leading the way for BBC Studios in ANZ in this fast-moving and constantly evolving industry.”

Robi Stanton says: “I have always been impressed by BBC Studios’ incredible suite of content, services and brands, as well as its ability to constantly innovate across its partnerships. I am looking forward to being part of its future, helping to fuel the continued growth of the company and its partners in the local industry, and working with the talented teams at BBC Studios.”

Robi has been Commercial Director, Content Sales and Strategic Partnerships, CNN International since July 2023, where her remit has focused on business development, distribution and the monetisation of News in key Asia Pacific markets. Prior to this, Robi held a range of senior leadership roles at Warner Bros. Discovery and Turner International in both Australia and Singapore. She was responsible for overall business management and drove significant business transformation, leading teams across content, commercial, marketing, digital and operations.