Optimum ups Meese

LONDON -- Optimum Delivering, the U.K. arm of StudioCanal, has marketed Alison Meese to mind of U.K. purchases.Meese was formerly purchases manager. She steps in to the role formerly held by Berenice Fugard, who's going for a new position as purchases consultant to StudioCanal.The reshuffle was introduced by Optimum Boss Danny Perkins.Alison continues to be with the organization for several years, and it has always proven great insight and understanding in evaluating projects for all of us,Inch stated Perkins. "With this particular new structure, I am certain that we are well situated to carry on sourcing the most effective game titles for the organization release a within the U.K. and over the group."Both Meese and Fugard works carefully using their alternatives at StudioCanal's French and German procedures on multi-territory purchases, and also on obtaining projects for that company's worldwide sales arm.Isabelle Stewart continues to be marketed to purchases manager for max.From Sept. 1, Optimum and German arm Kinowelt will both change their names to StudioCanal, to be able to produce a single brand for that French company like a European studio. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com