OneGate Media hires Sky Deutschland’s Plenk
October 12, 2023
OneGate Media is repositioning its acquisition and co-production departments as of December 1st with the appointment of Johannes Plenk, who from Sky Deutschland where he served as Director of Entertainment Channels. Plenk brings with him a wealth of experience in the TV and film industry from various positions at Bavaria Film, CNN and Universal Studios.
His role at OneGate Media will include the strategic planning and implementation of programme acquisition. Plenk will be responsible for acquiring films and series from German producers and distributors, as well as from international partners. He will continue to expand the company’s contacts with programme suppliers from the German producer and public broadcasting landscape.
lenk has broad media experience and is also highly experienced in the German and international production scene. Most recently, he played a major role in the success of various non-scripted productions at Sky Deutschland. Prior to this, he was responsible for the channels Sky Krimi and Sky 1 for over seven years.
Tania Reichert-Facilides, Managing Director of OneGate Media, said: “Johannes will be an excellent addition to our team with his content and business expertise. We will be significantly expanding programme buying as well as co-production with him on board. Amongst other things, we have won the perfect candidate for this in Johannes.”
Plenk added: “The TV and film industry is currently undergoing significant changes. OneGate Media has set the course for this future. I look forward to further expanding acquisitions and co-production, nurturing existing partnerships and implementing new projects for OneGate Media.”