Global distributor Blue Ant International has found a new director of sales and acquisitions, appointing Sarah Hussain to the role.

In her new position, Hussain (pictured) will oversee sales activity in the Middle East, Africa and Benelux, including pre-sales, content licensing and partnerships, while supporting acquisitions. Based in London, she will report to SVP of international sales and partnerships Gerbrig Blanksma for sales, and global head of acquisitions and partnerships Lilla Hurst for acquisitions.

Hussain has more than a decade of sales experience, having previously worked at Vice Media Group as senior sales manager for EMEA and Canada, and as a sales manager for A+E Networks, where she negotiated and executed linear and digital sales for Benelux, Middle East, Africa and Israel.

“Sarah specializes in growing reach for producers in developing markets and has a deep connection to the Middle East, Africa and Benelux, which our clients can now tap into,” Blanksma said in a news release.

“Her proven track record maximizing market opportunities and nurturing long-term relationships with platform partners is pivotal to expand our advantage in those regions.”

This story originally appeared in Realscreen