Talpa Studios expands global team to accelerate international expansion and partnership-driven growth

March 09, 2026 Marloes Sturkenboom appointed Managing Director Global IP, Strategy and Operations.

Talpa Studios appoints Marloes Sturkenboom as Managing Director Global IP, Strategy and Operations, effective April 1, 2026. Following the company’s recently announced sharpened strategy and strengthened leadership structure, her appointment bolsters Talpa Studios’ global organisation, expanding its position as a leading creator, producer and distributor of non-scripted formats. Working closely with the Global distribution team, she will deepen strategic partnerships, accelerate new business and further scale Talpa Studios’ formats worldwide.

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Sturkenboom brings more than 15 years of media experience across content acquisition, business affairs and strategic partnerships. Most recently at RTL Nederland, she was responsible for Content Acquisitions and Business Affairs across all platforms. Earlier in her career, she held senior roles at The Walt Disney Company EMEA, FOX Sports, SBS and Fremantle Netherlands.

Strengthening global growth

Sturkenboom will play a key role in connecting IP strategy, development, partnerships and dealmaking across markets. Working closely with the Global Distribution team led by Sebastian van Barneveld, Director Global Distribution, she will help drive the continued rollout of Talpa Studios’ formats and expand long-term collaborations with broadcasters, streamers and creative partners.

“It is great to welcome Marloes to Talpa Studios at this stage of our growth,” said Maarten Meijs, CEO of Talpa Studios. “She brings a strong combination of dealmaking experience, commercial judgement and operational discipline. She has a clear ability to turn creative ambition into structured, scalable collaborations that create long-term value. Her arrival adds further depth to our global team and strengthens the way we build and grow partnerships across markets.”

Sturkenboom adds: “Talpa Studios has built a powerful global footprint with an impressive portfolio. I look forward to working closely with the team to further align our international dealmaking and go to market approach, so our formats continue to travel consistently and at scale, built on commercially sustainable models that create long term value across markets.”

A global content house built for formats that travel

Talpa Studios is an independent international production company, founded by John de Mol, and recognised as a leading force in non-scripted entertainment. From its base in the Netherlands, with direct access to premium broadcast and streaming platforms, the company develops and scales original formats alongside partnership-driven titles, with more than 40 percent of its portfolio stemming from these creative collaborations. Its portfolio includes global hits such as The Floor, sold in more than 30 territories, The Quiz With Balls, Caught in the Middle and The Tribute – Battle of the Bands, alongside partnership-based formats including Trivial Pursuit, 99 to Beat, Let’s Play Ball, Most Wanted and A Party to Die For. Through this strategy, Talpa Studios continues to expand its footprint and shape the future of non-scripted entertainment.

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