L.A.-based PorchLight Entertainment has promoted Jeffery Engelen from the post of director of international licensing to VP of worldwide sales. Reporting to the president of worldwide distribution, Ken DuBow, Engelen’s broadcast sales remit covers key territories throughout Europe (particularly Germany), Russia, Africa and the Middle East.
Additionally, Katherine Kaufman and JD Beaufils, also VPs of worldwide sales, have expanded their sales activities heading into MIPCOM. Kaufman is now servicing the UK, Australia and New Zealand, while Beaufils, who joined the company earlier this year, will now focus on all rights distribution globally.