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Atlas Media inks new deal with London based ID Distribution
MUMBAI: Atlas Media, a leading NY-based independent television producer, has signed a deal with London-based ID Distribution for worldwide television distribution rights, excluding North America, for their top-rated reality series Young, Sexy & Royal.
The announcement was made by Atlas Media president and executive producer Bruce David Klein. Atlas Media business development head Karen Hanley and ID Distribution MD Sally Miles negotiated this deal. ID Distribution will be offering this new series to its buyers at NATPE.
Young, Sexy & Royal brings audiences up close and personal with some of today’s favorite royals, actors, rock stars, supermodels, sports figures and more as they keep the tabloids busy and the public enthralled. From Britney Spears to J.Lo, Eminem to the Royals, viewers go behind the velvet ropes, inside the stretch limos, and through the back-stage doors to meet a whole new generation of sensational provocateurs. From up-and-coming blue bloods, who were born to shake things up, to Hollywood heartthrobs who’ve been busted in the spotlight, this exciting series offers episodes including Young, Sexy & Royal, Young, Sexy & Busted and Young, Sexy & Hollywood.
The series premiered in the United States on 5 December, 2004 on WE: Women’s Entertainment Network and currently airs on Sundays.
“It’s the perfect equation: young, sexy, rich people whose lives are a bit wild. It makes for great TV and audiences worldwide can’t get enough of it. We are pleased to have concluded this deal with ID Distribution and look forward to future alliances with them,” commented Klein.
Brands
Safex Group appoints Richa Malhotra as group chief financial officer
Former Standard Chartered executive to steer finance
NEW DELHI: Safex Chemicals has appointed Richa Malhotra as group chief financial officer, strengthening its leadership team as the company prepares for the next phase of expansion in specialty chemicals and global agrochemicals.
In her new role, Malhotra will lead the group’s financial strategy, capital architecture and governance framework as Safex scales operations across multiple verticals including branded formulations, specialty chemicals and contract manufacturing.
A chartered accountant and graduate of Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi, Malhotra brings more than two decades of experience in business finance, strategic planning, corporate banking and client management.
Before joining Safex, she served as executive director, financial markets at Standard Chartered, where she led teams across India and Sri Lanka and worked closely with large corporates, global subsidiaries and commercial banking clients. Her expertise includes capital structuring, treasury operations, risk management and financial markets led financing solutions.
Safex Group promoter director and joint managing director Piyush Jindal, said the appointment comes at a pivotal time for the company. “Safex stands at an inflection point as we build an integrated platform across branded formulations, specialty chemicals and contract manufacturing. Richa’s experience across global financial institutions will strengthen our financial discipline and help unlock value across the group,” he said.
Malhotra said she was looking forward to contributing to the company’s next chapter of growth. “Safex has built a strong reputation over 35 years with its focus on integrity, innovation and agricultural insight. I am excited to be part of the organisation as it expands its footprint in India and global markets,” she said.
The appointment comes as Safex continues to strengthen its financial foundations and scale operations internationally, positioning itself for future growth milestones.
