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.