EVS has announced the immediate appointment of Serge Van Herck as new CEO including a transition period with the CEO ad interim Pierre De Muelenaere until the end of 2019. Van Herck is the former CEO and President of Newtec, a Belgian based international company specialised in equipment and technologies for satellite communications. He has […]
The Supervisory Board of Dutch telco KPN has announced its intention to appoint Dominique Leroy as the next CEO and Chairman of the Board of Management of KPN, with effect from December 1st. She succeeds Maximo Ibarra, who as previously announced resigned from his position effective September 30th. Leroy will join KPN from Proximus Group […]
Discovery has announced the promotion of Katie Coteman to Vice President – Advertising and Partnerships from Senior Director of Commercial Operations, effective immediately in line with its newly expanded portfolio and Ad Sales proposition. “Katie has been a dedicated member of Discovery’s Ad Sales team since she joined the company almost 10 years ago,” said […]
The unexpected departure of SES CFO Andrew Browne caused some considerable anxiety on Europe’s stock markets. Browne informed CEO Steve Collar last week of his wish to leave citing personal and family reasons. SES has started a search for his successor. SES share price tumbled 2.22 per cent on September 2nd (from €14.55 to €14.35). […]
SES has confirmed that Andrew Browne, Chief Financial Officer of SES, has decided to step down for personal reasons and pursue other endeavors. The search for a successor is underway and an announcement will be made in due course. Browne has a long career with SES, starting with the acquisition of New Skies in 2006, […]
Uffe Byskov has joined the TRIAX Group as Chief Commercial Officer. TRIAX said that Byskov’s formidable profile in international B2B technology sales, business development and leadership will strengthen TRIAX’s commercial focus and strategic Business Development across the two business areas, Solutions and Products. Byskov comes with many years’ experience from IBM and a proven track […]
DHX Media has announced that Eric Ellenbogen has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Ellenbogen succeeds Michael Donovan, who has stepped down as CEO. Donovan has also stepped down as Executive Chair and will continue to serve on the Board as Founding Chair. Donald Wright has […]
The Digital TV Group (DTG), the centre for UK digital TV, has appointed Yvonne Thomas as its Strategic Technologist. A new role for the DTG, Yvonne will be using her expertise to help shape the future of digital TV. DTG CEO, Richard Lindsay-Davies, commented: “We are delighted to have Yvonne on board. Innovation in television […]
RTL has reported H1 group revenue up 4.2 per cent to a record level of €3.1 billion, driven by Fremantle and the digital businesses. On a like-for-like basis, revenue rose 4.6 per cent to €3.1 billion– the highest growth rate since 2010. RTL Group’s digital revenue grew 21 per cent to €513 million, driven by […]
Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) general counsel Stephen Fabrizio has been fired after being arrested on charges of blackmail and sexual abuse, according to multiple reports. MPAA confirmed to B&C that Fabrizio was out. “This is to inform you that Steve Fabrizio’s employment with the MPAA has ended for violating certain terms of employment,” […]