Ex-Netflix Exec Heads To The Match Factory As VP Acquisitions

The Match Factory has appointed former Netflix manager Marc van den Bosch-Mprah as VP Acquisitions, with immediate effect.

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Van den Bosch-Mprah will report to The Match Factory general manager Michael Weber, in the Berlin-based role which will see him lead the company’s worldwide acquisition strategy.

The experienced exec was most recently at Netflix, where he spent the last two years as Head of Acquisitions & Co-Production (DACH).

In that role, he spearheaded the negotiation of a long-term partnership for Constantin’s theatrical releases in German-speaking Europe, co-producing movies, series and documentaries, including Netflix first Swiss production Early Birds .

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Van den Bosch-Mprah brings 15 years of experience in the industry, which also includes managerial roles at RTL, Warner Bros, and Viacom.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Marc to The Match Factory team,” said Weber.

“His expertise in acquisition strategy, sales and local co-production aligns perfectly with our goal of enhancing our global presence. Marc’s talent for connecting creative content with market opportunities, combined with our deep understanding of the international acquisition & co-production landscape, creates a powerful synergy, which makes him a pivotal part of our global growth initiatives.”

The appointment comes as The Match Factory gears up for the fall festivals, kicking off with Venice where it will premiere Athina Rachel Tsangari’s Harvest and Türker Süer’s Edge of Night and Sanatorium Under The Sign of the Hourglass by Quay Brothers.

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