EuropaCorp

Board/Management Information • Apr 21, 2016

EuropaCorp announces the appointment of Edouard de Vésinne as Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Saint-Denis, April 21st 2016 –

Marc Shmuger, EuropaCorp Chief Executive Officer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Edouard de Vésinne as Deputy Chief Executive Officer.

Edouard de Vésinne has over 20 year-experience in the Film and TV Production industry. Until now he was co-president, with Thomas Anagyros, of EuropaCorp Television - « NO LIMIT » (TF1), « TAXI BROOKLYN » (TF1), « SECTION ZERO » (directed by Olivier Marchal, for Canal +), currently « TAKEN » (Co-produced with NBC and Universal)- and independent producer of more than ten cinema movies. From 1996 to 2002, he was Head of Film and Drama Production at the French network M6, after 7 years with Polygram Group. He graduated from HEC and Insead.

Based in Paris, Edouard de Vésinne will work under the responsibility of Marc Shmuger.

He has gained the trust of Luc Besson and the executive committee to get the best performance from EuropaCorp know-how and reputation, as well as the talent of the company's teams.

Marc Shmuger says: « Edouard's appointment as Deputy CEO represents a big addition to our senior leadership team. His deep experience, along with his knowledge of the Group, will be invaluable as we oversee the next chapter of EuropaCorp »

Edouard de Vésinne says: « It is a privilege to work with Luc, who is one of the world cinema giants, creator, producer and entrepreneur, and Marc, a renowned professional whose experience and leadership will be crucial to complete the next step of the Group development »

About EuropaCorp

EuropaCorp is a global film and television studio founded by visionary director, screenwriter and producer Luc Besson (The Big Blue, La Femme Nikita, Léon, The Professional, The Fifth Element, The Lady and Lucy). EuropaCorp has produced the phenomenally successful Taken and Transporter franchises and the global blockbuster Lucy among others successful films worldwide. EuropaCorp recently began distributing its own films in the United States through the subsidiary RED and through output deals in key international markets. The studio's slate includes The Transporter Refueled, Shut In starring Naomi Watts, the high-concept comedy Nine Lives directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and starring Kevin Spacey and Jennifer Garner and the action-thriller The Lake directed by Steven Quale and starring Sullivan Stapleton and JK Simmons.

EuropaCorp also is involved in the selling of international rights, television production, home entertainment, video on-demand and exhibition through its first multiplex at Roissy's 'Aéroville.' EuropaCorp's catalogue includes 500 films and the company employs 150 permanent staff members.

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