Stanley Fernandes
Commercial & Partnerships Leader | BBC Studios | Streaming, Content Licensing & APAC Distribution Strategy
- Role
- Senior Vice President, Distribution, South Asia at BBC Studios
- Location
- Mumbai, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Stanley Fernandes
Senior media and streaming executive with broad experience across commercial strategy, distribution, and digital growth in South Asia and the wider APAC region.Currently SVP, Distribution – South Asia at BBC Studios, I lead the commercial performance of BBC’s channels, streaming, and content portfolio across India and South Asia spanning linear TV, SVOD, FAST and digital partnerships.My work focuses on building strong platform relationships, scaling premium content brands, and driving sustainable revenue growth through carriage, licensing, streaming expansion, and new digital models.I bring hands-on experience in multi-year platform negotiations, streaming launches, FAST strategy, P&L ownership, rights and windowing, and leading teams through change.I’m passionate about shaping future-ready media businesses that balance commercial outcomes with audience relevance.
Experience
Senior Vice President, Distribution, South Asia
Feb 2013 — Present · Mumbai, IN
Lead BBC Studios’ commercial growth across South Asia, overseeing channel and content distribution, streaming strategy, and new-market partnerships spanning India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, and beyond.• Launched and scaled BBC Player and BBC Kids across multiple OTT platforms.• Oversaw BBC News and CBeebies distribution across Pay TV, satellite, and DTH.• Negotiated marquee content deals for Doctor Who, Sherlock, and Top Gear.• Championed BBC Studios’ entry into FAST channels across Indian OEMs and platforms.• Recipient of the BBC Studios Asia Specialist Award (2019).
Education
DeepLearning.AI
Certified Course
2024 — 2024
Welingkar Institute of Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management
2008 — 2008
VLCC Institute NCR
Diploma in Dietetics, Health and Nutrition (2017)
2015 — 2017
Alliance Francaise De Bombay
Diploma in French
2001 — 2002
St. Xavier's College
Bachelor Of Arts
1990 — 1995
Skills
- Creative Direction
- Video Production
- Content Management
- Digital Marketing
- Brand Management
- Content Strategy
- Television
- Marketing Communications
- Content Development
- Video Post-Production
- Entertainment
- Video
- Video Editing
- Integrated Marketing
- New Media
- Broadcasting
- Marketing
- Digital Media
- Digital Strategy
- Post Production
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