Kanal D International expands sales team to boost Turkish drama distribution
Kanal D International appoints Mesut Özkeçeci as Europe sales manager and expands Sangerim Zhakhina's role to cover CIS, CEE and the Baltics.
Kanal D International (KDI) has made significant additions to its global sales team, reinforcing its strategy to expand the international reach of Turkish content.
Mesut Özkeçeci has been appointed as Sales Manager for Europe. With a professional background in acting and over 15 years of sales experience across multiple industries, Özkeçeci brings a blend of creative insight and commercial acumen. Fluent in both English and Italian, he will play a pivotal role in broadening the footprint of KDI's acclaimed Turkish dramas across European markets.
Meanwhile, Sangerim Zhakhina has taken on an expanded role as Sales Manager for the CIS, Central and Eastern Europe, and the Baltics. Known for her strong expertise in content distribution, Zhakhina will continue driving growth in these key territories, further strengthening KDI's presence across the region.
These appointments underline Kanal D International's continued commitment to growing its global distribution network and bringing premium Turkish storytelling to audiences around the world.
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