Global children’s content and brands company, DHX Media has announced to have promoted Darcee McCartney and Rebecca Lugo to the position of sales manager, for key territories to its distribution sales team. Both of them will be reporting to DHX Media distribution VP Jerry Diaz.
McCartney will oversee client relationships for Central Eastern Europe, Poland, Russia, Portugal, Greece, Turkey, Middle East, and Africa. Based in Toronto, McCartney has been with DHX Media for seven years and was previously the senior manager for client operations. She holds a BA in Radio and Television Arts from Ryerson University.
Lugo on the other hand, will oversee client relationships for Latin America, Brazil, US Hispanic, Local US Digital, Ireland, and In-flight. Based in Toronto, Lugo has been with DHX Media for five years and was previously a sales associate. She holds a BFA in Film Production from York University.
Diaz commented, “Both McCartney and Lugo are passionate about kids’ and family shows and have a keen understanding of the international content market. We’re confident they’ll be strong assets on the sales team, and we’re happy they’ll be joining us at MIP TV this April to share our exciting slate of new shows with clients, as well as our deep library of classics.”