ITV has appointed Akhila Khanna as its new Director of Distribution, starting in October. Khanna will manage ITVX and ITV channel distribution strategies across UK linear and streaming platforms, handling deal implementation and partner relationships. She joins ITV from Paramount, where she was Senior Vice President for Partnerships and Business Development. Khanna’s prior roles include positions at A+E Networks, CNBC, and NBC. She will report to ITV’s Chief Viewer Officer, Jane Stiller.