Entertainment One has announced the promotion of Mark Slone in its Canadian film division.

Former SVP of acquisition, Slone now fills the newly created role of EVP, theatrical distribution.

Slone will oversee all Canadian acquisitions and cross-functional theatrical teams, working alongside eOne Films Canada marketing and sales execs.

He will also represent Canadian titles alongside global acquisitions teams to find movie for the slate at the country’s largest indie film distributor.

Slone’s promotion comes as Canadian film titles are increasingly integrated into eOne’s expanding global network via Harold van Lier’s international sales unit and Xavier Marchand’s production division.

Slone will report to Bryan Gliserman, president, eOne Films Canada.