Critical Content Bolsters Formats Business With Stéfanie Gelinas Hire
EXCLUSIVE: Critical Content, the company behind series such as Netflix’s Ginny & Georgia and Sly, is looking to bolster its formats business and co-productions with the hire of former Zodiak exec Stéfanie Gelinas.
Gelinas joins as EVP, Global Formats & Development. Based in LA, she reports to President Jenny Daly.
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She will look to secure formats, co-production partnerships and first look deals in markets. Gelinas has previously worked with the company as a consultant, working on formats such as Discovery’s Survive the Raft and Korean series Immortal Songs.
Gelinas was previously SVP, Development at Zodiak Americas as well as MD, Talpa USA and VP, Development & Strategy, FremantleMedia North America.
“Stéfanie’s massive track record and comprehensive insight into the global content market is second to none,” said Daly. “Already, she has carved out invaluable opportunities that have scaled our business domestically and globally. She’s a motivational leader who, by nature, inspires creativity in everything she touches and everyone around her.”
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