Broadpeak, a provider of content delivery network (CDN) and video streaming solutions for content providers and pay-TV operators worldwide, has appointed Xavier Leclercq as vice president of business development. Leclercq will be responsible for expanding the company’s presence across new markets and new applications for Broadpeak technologies, with a focus on next-generation solutions for OTT […]
Following the June 6th announcement by the Board of UK communications regulator Ofcom that Sharon White was stepping down as Chief Executive and that it would begin the process to appoint a successor, the role has now been formally advertised, with Ofcom retaining executive search firm Russell Reynolds Associates to assist with the appointment. The […]
AMC Networks’ Acorn TV, the North American streaming service streaming service for high British and international television, has expanded its international team with the appointment of Kerensa Samanidis to a newly created role, General Manager of Acorn TV International. The former FilmStruck executive is now based in Acorn’s London office and has recently been a […]
Mai Fyfield will join the BBC Commercial Holdings Board as a non-executive director on August 1st. Mai, who most recently worked as Chief Commercial & Chief Strategy Officer for Sky Group is set to join the board on a three-year term. Her appointment fills a vacant role following Sir Howard Stringer’s departure last year. Prior […]
US pay-TV platform and connectivity provider DISH has appointed Kannan Alagappan Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer reporting to DISH President and CEO Erik Carlson. Alagappan has held technology leadership roles with major telecom and cloud services providers, including Reliance Jio, Telstra and Rackspace. “Kannan is an incredible strategist, technologist and an inspiring leader,” said […]
The key creative and business operations and strategy teams responsible for the original programming and acquisitions for HBO Max have been announced by Kevin Reilly, Chief Content Officer, HBO Max and president, TNT, TBS, and truTV. Rolling up to Robert Greenblatt, Chairman, WarnerMedia Entertainment & Direct-To-Consumer, this group of veteran executives has been involved in […]
The ongoing ‘Brexit’ saga that has given rise to much turmoil in UK politics has seen the resignation from government of Margot James MP. James resigned after voting for a proposal to block a ‘no-deal’ Brexit. MPs have voted by 315 to 274 in favour of a measure designed to prevent the Prime Minister from […]
Last week SPI International confirmed the acquisition of the brand assets of Film1, the premium TV and VoD service in the Netherlands. Now, SPI International announced the appointment of Jeroen Bergman, as Managing Director of Film1 operations in the Netherlands. The deal between Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks and SPI International confirms that, as of August […]
A+E Networks has appointed Patrick Vien as its new group managing director, international. Vien will take control of the international portfolio, based in New York, and report to Paul Buccieri, President, A+E Networks Group. Vien replaces Edward Sabin who has decided to leave A+E Networks to pursue other business interests. Vien joined A+E Networks in […]
Netflix has announced that Jackie Lee-Joe has been appointed as Chief Marketing Officer, she has been CMO of BBC Studios since 2015. “Jackie is a truly original thinker with a wealth of global experience – making her the perfect fit as our next Chief Marketing Officer. I’m excited to work with her in promoting our […]