IM Global adds trio

CatlinPowell Rayford IM Global has put in its staff getting a trio of executive utilizes -- Ben Shields Catlin, Elizabeth Powell and Juanita Rayford -- because the organization preps for your American Film Market.The hirings were introduced Thursday by founder and Boss Stuart Ford.IM Global noted the purchases, business and legal matters, and finance departments are growing to fulfill the growing demands in the film divisions -- Opus, Acclaim, Octane and Anthem -- which is Automatik production partnership with Alliance.Catlin is joining as senior V . p . of purchases. He was most recently an purchases consultant at Relativity Media and was formerly manager of production and purchases at Overture. Shields works alongside the current purchases team of Amal ElWardi, Babacar Diene, and Ben Rekhi.Powell has grew to become an associate of as V . p . of economic and legal matters, verifying to Professional V . p . of Finance and Methods Michael Roban incorporated within the company's five person legal team. Powell involves IM Global from Essential, and presently serves round the Legal Committee for your Independent Film and tv Alliance.Rayford joins as collections manager, verifying to Financial Controller Miguel Palos to fulfill the growing demands in the sales and distribution business.Tatyana Joffe remains promoted to Professional V . p . of worldwide sales and may continue verifying to Worldwide Sales Leader Jonathan Deckter. She's among 28 staffers inside the La office."Customers are strong, the business develops, and i'm delighted to incorporate three more gifted people towards the executive team," Ford mentioned. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com