Stanley will take on overall leadership of Warner Bros Digital Distribution UK and Warner Bros Consumer Products UK.

John Stanley’s role at Warner Bros has been expanded.

In addition to his responsibilities as SVP & managing director at Warner Bros Home Entertainment Group UK, Ireland, Spain & Nordics, Stanley will take on overall leadership of Warner Bros Digital Distribution UK and Warner Bros Consumer Products UK.

He will continue to report to Josh Berger, president & managing director, Warner Bros UK, Ireland & Spain.

Berger commented: “In this well-deserved appointment, John’s new broader remit reflects our commitment to cross-category selling, a concept that he has spear-headed to tremendous success over the years.”

Under Stanley’s leadership, Warner Bros has consistently delivered above market growth performance in its Home Entertainment and Games businesses at retail.

He joined in February 2007 as managing director Warner Home Video UK, having previously spent 11 years at 20th Century Fox.