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Jon Rutherford

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President, Global Content & Rights at Boat Rocker Studios
📍 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Jon Rutherford is the President of Global Content & Rights at Boat Rocker Studios, where he leads all creative affairs and production across scripted, unscripted, and kids content. A media veteran with over 25 years of experience, he is known for building global franchises and cultivating strong partnerships with major broadcasters and streaming services.

His early career included a role as operations manager at Technicolor, where he worked on major productions like the films "X-Men" and "Fight Club. "

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
President, Global Content & Rights
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Global Content Strategy
He oversees Boat Rocker's content ownership, rights retention, and investment strategy, focusing on sourcing projects, pre-sales, and co-productions for the global market.
Kids & Family Franchises
He has a significant focus on kids and family content, spearheading the strategy for major franchises like the animated preschool series "Dino Ranch. "
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Career

Work history

1-2026
President, Global Content & Rights
Boat Rocker Studios
6-2023 - 1-2026
President, Global Rights, Franchise & Content Strategy, Boat Rocker Studios
Boat Rocker Studios
12-2020 - 6-2023
President, Kids & Family and Rights, Boat Rocker Studios
Boat Rocker Studios
9-2015 - 2-2016
President, Distribution
Temple Street Productions (re-branded to Boat Rocker Media)
7-2014 - 9-2015
EVP, Distribution & Business Development / Executive Producer
Tricon Films & Television
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