Janey van Ierland (1977) studied Film and Television Studies at the University of Amsterdam and built a versatile career in the Dutch entertainment industry. She gained experience in various fields, including content acquisition, talentmanagement, marketing, distribution, and production.
In 2008, she founded nummer19 management,which she quickly developed into one of the leading talent management agenciesin the Benelux. She played a pivotal role in launching and advancing the (international) careers of an impressive roster of prominent actors and directors, including Halina Reijn, Carice van Houten, Paula van der Oest, Nasrdin Dchar, Katja Herbers, and Jeroen Spitzenberger.
In August 2020, Van Ierland joined Netflix,where she was appointed as the first local content executive in the Benelux. In this leadership role, she was responsible for acquiring and co-producingcontent in the Benelux and later expanded to include Nordics. Her vision and expertise contributed significantly to the growth of original and high-quality productions in these regions.
Today, Janey works as a consultant, mentor,and creative producer, supporting producers, projects, and talent with her extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of the industry.