INSIGHT TV promotes Lisette Schlippe to Global VP: FAST & Content

Lisette Schlippe Steps into Expanded Role to Drive INSIGHT TV’s Global FAST and Content Innovation Strategy

November 12, 2024

(12th November 2024 – AMSTERDAM) Insight TV, the leading unscripted global channel operator and distributor, proudly announces the promotion of Lisette Schlippe to the role of Global VP: FAST and Content with immediate effect. Lisette will lead Insight TV’s FAST strategy and oversee key FAST accounts, as well as drive the development of original content and commissioning efforts. Her expanded responsibilities come at a pivotal time for Insight TV as the company ramps up content expansion and accelerates a shift toward in-demand genres, including travel & food, adventure & outdoors, factual, auto, and sports.

Lisette’s promotion follows her instrumental role in shaping Insight TV’s MIPCOM slate, the most extensive to date, featuring over 22 titles and 170 hours of programming. Her leadership reflects Insight TV’s strategic pivot toward co-productions and third-party programming, reinforcing the brand’s evolution from niche lifestyle content to mainstream, globally relevant genres that appeal to a wider audience.

Lisette joined Insight TV in April 2024 from Red Bull Media House, where she served as Head of Global Content Partnerships, bringing with her nearly 20 years of experience across major roles, including Director of Content Licensing for Turner Broadcasting and time with Endemol Shine International. In her previous role as Commissioning Editor at Insight TV, Lisette oversaw the development and acquisition of a diverse slate of programming, contributing to the launch of standout productions like Street Food Nomad: Kolkata (6x26') and Roads Unknown: India (8x30').

Rian Bester, CEO, Insight TV

"Lisette has been a transformative addition to our team, and her promotion to Global VP is a testament to her passion and vision. We are excited to see how she will continue to guide Insight TV's growth in the FAST landscape, bringing new content and fresh perspectives to serve our global audience.”

Lisette Schlippe, Commissioning Editor, Insight TV

“It’s a privilege to step into this new role at Insight TV. We’re at a pivotal moment in content distribution, and I look forward to building on our successes in FAST. With the support of an incredibly talented team, I am excited to help shape Insight TV’s future, reaching and engaging new viewers across the globe.”

Lisette’s promotion strengthens Insight TV’s commitment to delivering factual and diverse content experiences in an increasingly dynamic media landscape.