As the SVP of Global Content, Non-Scripted at ITV Studios, Cecilie Olsen heads up the non-scripted acquisitions team. As well as overseeing ITV Studios’ internal labels’ non-scripted programming output for international distribution, Olsen also actively seeks out independent producers looking for a distribution partner. Successes include Love Island, A Year On Planet Earth, 24 Hours in Police Custody, Hell’s Kitchen and Born To Kill.

With more than 25 years of experience, Olsen previously held roles at Argonon International, where she was the SVP Sales & Acquisitions leading the international sales and acquisitions division, prior to this she was Director of Formats and Production at NBCUniversal International Studios – securing international format commissions for brands such as Queer Eye, Top Chef, Hollywood Game Night and Real Housewives. Olsen also had stints at TwoFour helping to set up their distribution division TwoFour Rights, Target Entertainment and Fox Sports International.