Xilam names Caterina Gonnelli-Linden co-CEO in leadership shake-up

PUBT · 2d ago
Xilam names Caterina Gonnelli-Linden co-CEO in leadership shake-up
  • Xilam named Caterina Gonnelli-Linden co-CEO, sharing executive leadership with Marc du Pontavice, effective immediately.
  • Gonnelli-Linden joined in 2020 as editorial director, led the Content Division since February 2023, previously ran Disney EMEA acquisitions.
  • Camille Wiplier promoted to deputy CEO to run operations, IT, technical services; nearly 20 years at Xilam, led studios expansion.
  • Safaa Benazzouz promoted to deputy CEO to lead distribution and marketing; joined in 2019, headed Distribution since September 2023.
  • New structure shifts du Pontavice toward group strategy, diversification, film production; Xilam targets one new film annually from 2026.


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