CLIVE JORDAN
Kent
Summary
Results-driven professional in international business development and commercial strategy. Expertise in media rights, content licensing, and digital distribution, fostering strategic partnerships that drive revenue growth. Strong focus on P&L management and leadership, dedicated to developing innovative business solutions that enhance market presence.
Overview
3
3
Languages
26
26
years of professional experience
Work history
Head of Sales, Portman Film & Television | Senior Sales Executive
Pearson Television International
Head of Sales
Portman Film & Television
- Licensed feature films and television programming to international markets.
- Negotiated key contracts to secure lucrative deals.
- Negotiated key contracts to secure lucrative deals.
Senior Sales Executive
Pearson Television International
- Managed UK and international licensing for major television brands including Mr Bean, Baywatch and Men Behaving Badly.
Founder & Managing Director
Squeeze Media Consultancy
01.2010 - 07.2026
- Established an international consultancy specialising in media rights, commercial strategy and business development. Delivered licensing strategies, negotiated international agreements and developed new revenue streams for clients including A&E Television Networks, Fox International Channels, Pitch International and LNC Media.
Director
Squeeze Media Consultancy
01.2010 - 07.2026
- Delivered strategic consultancy for media rights and licensing, enhancing compliance and revenue generation across various industries.
- Led team to streamline operations by implementing new strategies.
- Identified and capitalised on growth opportunities in the market.
- Initiated business development activities, expanded client base.
International Publishing & Home Entertainment Manager
Discovery Communications
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Negotiated a landmark multi-million-pound agreement with Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and expanded commercial partnerships across EMEA.
International Publishing & Home Entertainment Manager
Discovery Communications
01.2014 - 01.2016
VP International Home Entertainment & Digital (EMEA)
Cookie Jar Entertainment
01.2001 - 01.2010
- Led international licensing, digital distribution and commercial partnerships throughout EMEA.
VP International Home Entertainment & Digital (EMEA)
Cookie Jar Entertainment
01.2001 - 01.2010
Education
BA (Hons) - Japanese Language & East Asian Studies
University of Leeds
Skills
- Media rights licensing
- Content licensing
- International business development
- Commercial strategy
- Strategic partnerships
- P&L leadership
Languages
Japanese
Mandarin Chinese
French (Conversational)
Publications
Published Author: Arthur Banana and the World's Deadliest Frog
SELECTED CLIENTS & PARTNERS
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment | Warner Bros. | HBO Home Entertainment | A&E Networks | Fox International Channels | Discovery Communications | Cookie Jar Entertainment | Pearson Television International | Pitch International
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Negotiated a seven-figure EMEA output agreement with Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
- Generated multi-million-pound licensing revenues.
- Opened new revenue channels for A&E Networks and Fox International Channels.
- Negotiated agreements with Sony Pictures, Warner Bros., HBO Home Entertainment and 20th Century Fox.
- Commercialised globally recognised entertainment brands.
Accomplishments
- Negotiated international licensing and distribution agreements with Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, Warner Bros., 20th Century Fox, HBO Home Entertainment and leading global broadcasters.
- Secured a seven-figure EMEA strategic partnership between Discovery Communications and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
- Established new international revenue channels for A&E Television Networks.
- Directed licensing strategies for Sonic the Hedgehog, Inspector Gadget, Strawberry Shortcake, BabyTV, Mr Bean and Baywatch.
- Built two successful businesses.
- Published author of Arthur Banana and the World's Deadliest Frog.
PUBLICATION
Author: Arthur Banana and the World's Deadliest Frog.
ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE
- Business Owner | Dream Doors South East London
- Established and grew a successful home improvement business with responsibility for commercial strategy, sales, finance and operations while continuing consultancy activities.
Affiliations
- Story writing, cycling
Timeline
International Publishing & Home Entertainment Manager
Discovery Communications
01.2014 - 01.2016
International Publishing & Home Entertainment Manager
Discovery Communications
01.2014 - 01.2016
Founder & Managing Director
Squeeze Media Consultancy
01.2010 - 07.2026
Director
Squeeze Media Consultancy
01.2010 - 07.2026
VP International Home Entertainment & Digital (EMEA)
Cookie Jar Entertainment
01.2001 - 01.2010
VP International Home Entertainment & Digital (EMEA)
Cookie Jar Entertainment
01.2001 - 01.2010
Senior Sales Executive
Pearson Television International
Head of Sales
Portman Film & Television
Head of Sales, Portman Film & Television | Senior Sales Executive
Pearson Television International
BA (Hons) - Japanese Language & East Asian Studies
University of Leeds