EVP Global Growth & Business Development TV5MONDE SAS / CEO TV5MONDE USA

Patrice Courtaban serves as EVP Global Growth & Business Development for TV5MONDE SAS. TV5MONDE is one of the largest media companies in the world in terms of reach and viewership – its content offerings are received by 438 million homes worldwide, in 217 countries and territories, and it averages some 64 million viewers per week.

Mr Courtaban is responsible for identifying growth and revenue opportunities worldwide for all TV5MONDE services, including linear offerings, FAST channels and TV5MONDE’s streaming platform TV5MONDEplus.  Mr Courtaban oversees new strategic partnerships, growth marketing and business development across all regions TV5MONDE currently serves.

Patrice Courtaban also serves as Chief Executive Officer for TV5MONDE USA, the USA subsidiary of the TV5MONDE network.  Mr Courtaban oversees all operations in the USA including distribution, marketing and programming development. Today, TV5MONDE premium package is one of the most widely distributed international pay-tv services in the USA, available to nearly 50 million cable, satellite and OTT homes.

Before becoming CEO of TV5MONDE USA, Mr. Courtaban led operations for the company across Eastern, Central, and Northern Europe. Mr. Courtaban has worked in over 25 countries, driving the launch, expansion, and distribution of new media products across both established and emerging platforms.

He currently serves on the Advisory Board of the WENDE Museum in Los Angeles, is a Trustee on the Board of the SKEMA Business School USA Foundation, and previously served as a Board Member at NATPE.