Sahar Baghery Appointed Director of Distribution, Marketing, and International Sales at TV5MONDE

Sahar Baghery has been appointed as the new Director of Distribution, Marketing, and International Sales at TV5MONDE, succeeding Denise Époté upon her retirement. Baghery will lead a team of six regional directors and oversee all distribution, marketing, and sales operations across the 200 countries and territories where the French-language network operates [TV5MONDE Press Release].

Extensive Experience in Global Media

Baghery brings a wealth of experience in international media and content development to her new role. Prior to joining TV5MONDE, she held several key positions at Amazon Prime Video. In 2018, she became Head of Worldwide Business Development for Prime Video, based in London, focusing on expanding the company’s presence in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India [Variety].

She later transitioned to Amazon Studios, where she oversaw programming strategy for EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa). In 2022, Baghery was appointed Head of Content for Prime Video in France, responsible for acquiring and co-producing series, films, and documentaries [Variety]. She celebrated this period with a team dinner, marking a “new era” for Prime Video and Amazon Studios [LinkedIn].

Early Career and Background

Before her tenure at Amazon, Baghery served as the Head of TV, Film, and Digital Creation at France’s Authors and Composers Society (SACD). Her earlier experience includes roles at Eurodata TV Worldwide/Mediametrie, The Walt Disney Co., and Canal Plus Group [Variety].

Looking Ahead

Sahar Baghery’s appointment signals TV5MONDE’s continued commitment to expanding its global reach and strengthening its position as a leading international French-language media network. Her extensive experience in content acquisition, distribution, and international partnerships will be instrumental in driving the network’s future growth.