TF1 Group names sports rights chief

François Pellissier

TF1 Group has named François Pellissier as head of its sports rights acquisitions department.

Pellissier was previously vice-president in charge of sports, short films and previews at TF1 Production, a position he has held since 2010. He joined TF1 Publicité’s marketing department in 1995 and has served in a number of sales, marketing and production roles for the company.