ITV today announced that Gerry Donohoe, Managing Director of Granada Ventures, part of ITV Worldwide, is to leave the company.
Donohoe has been with ITV for more than 17 years and during his tenure at Granada Ventures he was responsible for managing the success of the Thunderbirds licensing initiative and has brought a diverse range of top names and brands to Granada Ventures including LITTLE BRITAIN, CATHERINE TATE, THE ROYLE FAMILY, AL MURRAY and the BBC's NUMBERJACKS.
Donohoe will stand down at the end of April after supporting the merger of Granada Ventures and Granada International into one single Worldwide content exploitation division.
Peter Iacono, Managing Director and President of ITV Worldwide said, "During his time at Granada Ventures, Gerry's expertise has significantly raised the visibility of the company and brought some of the UK's biggest and most popular brands into the ITV family. He has been a great manager and valued colleague and we wish him all the very best for the future."
Donohoe said, "My time at ITV and Granada Ventures has been hugely rewarding. I've been fortunate enough to work alongside some exceptionally talented people on a wide range of successful entertainment brands, and I'd like to thank my colleagues for all their commitment and enthusiasm. Thanks to hard work, talent and determination, Granada Ventures has made a major contribution to the business over the years."
