Guest Distributor / Studio — All Access 2021:

Gwen Jones McCauley

Director, Global Distribution - CBC

With over 20 years experience in distribution, Gwen Jones McCauley has had a hand in launching and expanding several successful content sales operations, including the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s re-launched international content sales department. She continues to serve as the Director of Global Sales & Licensing overseeing the department’s acquisitions and sales initiatives as well as CBC's Archive Sales and the Merchandising & Licensing teams.

Prior to CBC, Gwen held senior level positions at several media companies including Blue Ant International and BBC Studios. At BAI, Gwen led sales in several global territories as well as acquisitions for the distribution catalogue. During her time with the BBC, she was responsible for the year-on-year growth of the program sales division including spearheading some of their largest Canadian presale and format deals. Over her 13 years with the company, she also held primary responsibility for BBCS’s Canadian news and current affairs business, children’s business as well as being a key contributor in the launches of BBCS’s Canadian digital business and domestic linear channels.