Entertainment One announced the restructure of its global film business and the executive appointment of Steve Bertram, who joins the company in the role of President, Global Film Group, reporting to Darren Throop, Chief Executive Officer. Bertram will lead film activities globally, including supervision of eOne's direct distribution operations in Canada, the UK, the US, Australia/New Zealand, Spain and the Benelux. He will also oversee the company's growing film production and international sales operations.

With over 20 years of industry experience, a large network of relationships and unique expertise in digital media and new technology, Bertram will work to expand the company's partnerships, extend eOne's film production and distribution activities and enhance the group's market position around the globe. Bertram joins eOne from DreamWorks where he most recently led new business development and operations. Reporting directly to CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg, Bertram was responsible for building and managing the company's new technology initiatives and strategic partnerships.

The restructure will follow the departure of Patrice Théroux, who has decided to leave eOne to explore new opportunities in film, television and digital. Théroux, who currently oversees eOne's global Film division, will continue to work with eOne through a newly formed development deal which will see collaboration on both television and film projects for both the Canadian and international markets. Théroux will work with the company through a short transition period before his departure.

Théroux joined eOne in 2007 to helm eOne's Filmed Entertainment division.