VP Commercial, Hayu, EMEA Networks & DTC

NBCUniversal is seeking an experienced and strategic Vice President of Commercial to lead carriage and distribution negotiations across EMEA and Canada for our direct-to-consumer products and our portfolio of channels. This role will oversee a high-performing team responsible for securing, structuring, and implementing commercial partnerships with key platform operators and distribution partners across the region.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in complex commercial negotiations, a deep understanding of streaming and app-based distribution models, and the ability to bridge commercial and technical conversations to ensure seamless implementation of partnership agreements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive growth for NBCUniversal’s DTC products, particularly Hayu in 45 markets, through strategic partnerships with global and regional platform operators.
• Lead, manage and execute carriage and renewal negotiations for NBCUniversal’s linear channels and direct-to-consumer services across EMEA.
• Develop and execute commercial strategies that maximize revenue, audience reach, and platform visibility across traditional and digital distribution channels.
• Collaborate closely with technical, product, and operations teams to ensure the commercial and technical requirements of deals are fully aligned and successfully executed.
• Oversee the commercial aspects of deal implementation, ensuring seamless launch and ongoing delivery across platforms.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders at major operators, platforms, and distributors.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of commercial professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Partner with finance, legal, and strategy teams to evaluate business cases, structure deals, and ensure compliance with corporate policies.
• Monitor global media market trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activity to inform NBCUniversal’s commercial strategy and identify new growth opportunities.
• Act as a thought leader within the organization, influencing internal stakeholders and advocating for innovative distribution approaches to maximize reach and engagement
• Represent NBCUniversal at external meetings, industry events and partner engagements, reinforcing the company’s position as a leader in media distribution.