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Fritzon named Net Insight CEO

Net Insight’s Board has appointed Crister Fritzson as the new CEO of Net Insight – he will assume his new position during the first half of 2020. Crister has extensive experience of managing companies within the Telecom and Broadcasting industry, and currently holds the positions as CEO and group CEO of SJ AB. ”I and […]

October 15, 2019

Lliteras named UTECA DG

Emilio Lliteras, 41, has been appointed as the new Director General at UTECA, Spain’s largest private TV association, replacing the outgoing Andres Armas. Lliteras is an expert in marketing, brand positioning and business development of TV companies having worked for Grupo Bainet, Sandoz and British American Tobacco among others. He will now oversee the DTT […]

October 14, 2019From David Del Valle in Madrid

Dutta heads Cartoon Network and POGO in South Asia

Abhishek Dutta has been named Senior Director and Network Head – Kids, overseeing Cartoon Network and POGO in South Asia. Based in Mumbai, his responsibilities include programming, channel operations, acquisitions and promotions, as well as the content direction for the two brands. Siddharth Jain, Managing Director of WarnerMedia Entertainment Networks in South Asia, said: “Abhishek […]

October 14, 2019

Halliwell named MD of NENT Studios UK

Nordic Entertainment Group (NEN), the Nordic streaming company, has appointed Richard Halliwell as Managing Director of the newly formed NENT Studios UK, which comprises NENT Group’s content production and distribution businesses in the UK. Halliwell will report to Jakob Mejlhede Andersen, CEO of NENT Studios UK. Halliwell will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of […]

October 14, 2019

AMC’s Frazier joins Pantomimus Media

Marco Frazier, former Senior VP of International Distribution for Digital & New Platforms at AMC Networks, has joined the UK-based entertainment company Pantomimus Media as Head of Corporate Development. Frazier will work directly with Pantomimus’ Managing Director Roberto Ricci to expand The Red Harlequin franchise across multiple platforms worldwide. Frazier commented: “I am delighted to […]

October 14, 2019

MBC’s Barnett resigns

MBC, by any measure the most powerful broadcasting group in the Middle East, is set to lose its CEO Sam Barnett after 17 years at the helm. MBC’s chairman Waleed Al Ibrahim in a note to employees said: “It is with a mix of sadness and gratitude that I would like to inform you of […]

October 10, 2019By Chris Forrester

Eutelsat names Rouzaud as Chief HR Officer

Eutelsat Communications has announced the appointment of Marie-Sophie Rouzaud as Group Chief Human Resources Officer. Her new position will be effective from early 2020. Rouzaud will become a member of the Group’s Executive Committee as of the same date. Rouzaud has an expansive knowledge of Eutelsat, having served as the company’s Head of International Human […]

October 10, 2019

Comcast exec to lead Peacock

Comcast’s NBCUniversal is naming new management roles as streaming becomes more of a priority. Comcast executive Matt Strauss is moving over to NBCU as chairman of Peacock. Strauss will also oversee the company’s digital enterprises and report to NBCU CEO Steve Burke. Veteran Bonnie Hammer, who had been overseeing the development of Peacock, was named […]

October 8, 2019

MediaKind appoints Broome as CTO

MediaKind, the media technology company, has announced the appointment of Allen Broome as CTO. Broome brings more than 20 years of media technology leadership and software expertise to MediaKind and was previously VP Cloud Engineering at Comcast Cable. As CTO, Broome will play a fundamental role in fostering dynamic industry collaboration, with a goal to […]

October 8, 2019

WWE appoints Rosenstock as EVP International

WWE has announced the appointment of James Rosenstock as Executive Vice President, International. Rosenstock will be responsible for the management of all international operations and will oversee the company’s eight regional General Managers. He will report directly to WWE Co-President Michelle Wilson and serve as a key member of WWE’s senior leadership team. As head […]

October 8, 2019