Andy Lack, a veteran of NBC News and currently Chairman of the operation, is to step down at the end of the month in a widespread corporate restructuring at NBC News. The announcement was made on May 4th. Lack’s time at the helm of NBC News has not been without controversy, and one critic, Mia […]
BBC Studios has announced the appointment of Cassian Harrison on a nine-month attachment, as SVP Commissioning and Content Global Services. This new role combines editorial and strategic development around BBC Studios’ international consumer facing outlets. Harrison will work on the creation and distribution of original programming for digital services that BBC Studios owns and operates […]
Christian Luiga, Chief Financial Officer and previously acting CEO and President, has submitted his resignation and informed the Board of Telia Company and the new CEO and President Allison Kirkby that he will leave the company. Luiga has been working for Telia Company in various positions since 2009 and started as CFO in April 2014. […]
OSN, the Dubai-based entertainment business, has announced three senior appointments as it continues to expand its presence in the Middle East. Zahra Zayat joins as Senior Vice President – Telco and OTT, Sonia Lekhal as Chief Marketing Officer and Peter Riz as Chief Technology Officer. Zayat joins OSN with an extensive experience in both regional […]
FaceBank Group has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Edgar Bronfman Jr to the Board of Directors and has named him Executive Chairman effective immediately. As Executive Chairman of the Board, Bronfman will help advise on the strategic direction of fuboTV – the live US TV streaming platform. fuboTV intends to uplist to […]
WarnerMedia Entertainment Networks & Sales has appointed Carlene Tan as its new director of original production and development for its Kids division in Asia Pacific. As departmental lead, she is responsible for identifying new IP and producing original series for Cartoon Network, Boomerang and POGO. Based in Singapore, she will oversee the current slate of […]
Pat Kiely, Managing Director of Virgin Media Television, has announced that he will leave the business in July. Previously Commercial Director of TV3, Kiely was appointed MD of Virgin Media Television following the acquisition of the broadcaster in 2015. Tony Hanway, CEO Virgin Media Ireland said: “Pat’s track record speaks for itself and in his […]
John Stankey will become AT&T CEO on July 1st replacing the departing Randall Stephenson. Stephenson has served as AT&T’s CEO for over 13 years and oversaw the acquisitions of Time Warner (now known as WarnerMedia) and satellite TV provider DirecTV. AT&T said that Stephenson will remain the company’s executive chairman until January 2021 “to ensure […]
Irina Varlan has been appointed as Managing Director of GIGAEurope, the new industry organisation that brings together private operators who build, operate and invest in the gigabit communications networks that enable Europe’s digital connectivity. GIGAEurope’s members provide reliable and secure gigabit-speed connections to customers across Europe, offering world-class products and services, including converged fixed and […]
Synamedia has appointed digital TV software pioneer Nick Thexton as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Synamedia says that Thexton will drive its “ambitious agenda of technology innovation and investment, and lead the development and delivery of new system solutions that help customers transform their business models and accelerate their transition to IP”. Thexton will be in […]