MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Television International (SPTI) has announced that Pamela Parker has been promoted to senior vice president, business affairs and acquisitions of its international networks group.

“Pamela’s significant contributions to the international networks group have fueled the expansion of our network portfolio and the overall breadth and depth of our programming,” said SPTI’s executive vice president of programming and production, international networks Marie Jacobson.

“Pamela has proven her ability to steer multiple priority projects across the line at any given time, from big ticket acquisitions, to format adaptations, to talent and production deals. Pamela is widely respected both in the industry and by her team to be a no nonsense negotiator and passionate supporter of network initiatives.”

Prior to her promotion, Parker had been vice president, business affairs and acquisitions, since 2001. She played a vital role in the negotiation of Afterworld, a co-production between SPTI and Electric Farm Entertainment and continues to spearhead acquisitions for Animax Mobile, SPTI’s latest venture in the branded wireless space.