Insight Productions elevates Alex Kitz to senior VP, business and legal affairs

Boat Rocker-backed Canadian prodco Insight Productions has promoted Alex Kitz to senior VP, business and legal affairs.

Alex Kitz

Kitz, who joined the Toronto-based outfit in 2015 as manager of business and legal affairs, will have increased oversight of business and legal affairs and will continue to expand his focus on its growing development slate.

He will also continue to negotiate broadcast licensing deals and collaborate with the company’s scripted department on rights acquisitions for new IP.

Insight Productions said Kitz has been instrumental in facilitating its growth in the international market through deals with streaming platforms and other international rights holders.

The company’s credits include Big Brother Canada, The Amazing Race Canada, LOL Canada, Wall of Chefs, Battle of the Blades and Top Chef.

In April, it was revealed that Insight is partnering with American Song Contest on a Canadian version of the Eurovision Song Contest.

While Insight has become known as a factual specialist in the North American market, it recently announced plans to expand its operations in the scripted space with the appointment of veteran producer Kari Hollend.

At the same time, it announced the promotions of Jessica Brunton to VP of production, Anthony Matkovic to director of branded content and partnerships and Paul Thomas to VP of finance.