Globecast, the global solutions provider for media, has announcedthe promotion of Sylvain Merle to Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. He will replace Philippe Fort, who previously held that role for 16 years before announcing his retirement earlier this year. Merle joined Globecast in January 2017 as CTO, ensuring that the company’s technical and economic approach […]
RTL Group has announced changes to its executive management team. At his own request, Guillaume de Posch will step down as Co-CEO of RTL Group, effective January 1st 2018. He will continue to serve as a non-executive member of RTL Group’s Board of Directors. Bert Habets (pictured), who has been Co-CEO of RTL Group since […]
A major deal between Disney and Fox, a vague rumour just a couple of weeks ago, now seems nailed on. And, if those nails don’t hold, it is said Comcast is waiting in the wings for a similar deal. In other words minds are made up, the patriarch has spoken; the Murdoch’s are breaking up […]
The UK government has appointed Althea Efunshile, the former deputy chief of Arts Council England, to the board of Channel 4, in a U-turn after the culture secretary had blocked her appointment a year ago. Efunshile was the only one of five candidates for Channel 4’s board to be rejected by Karen Bradley, the culture […]
Brian Sullivan has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer at Fox Networks Group (FNG), a role previously held by Randy Freer, who exited last month to serve as Hulu’s CEO. Sullivan’s appointment was announced by Peter Rice, President of 21CF and Chairman & CEO of FNG, to whom Sullivan will report. In this […]
Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger will likely extend his tenure past 2019 to facilitate the integration of 21st Century Fox if a deal is completed. According to reports, Disney is in the lead to acquire much of Fox’s media empire, though rival suitor Comcast remains in contention. Iger, 66, has already postponed his retirement from […]
Fox boss James Murdoch is reportedly being considered as a potential successor to Bob Iger, chief executive of Walt Disney, if the two companies reach agreement on a possible takeover. According to the FT, Rupert Murdoch and his younger son, James, could take senior roles at a combined company if a deal is struck. Iger […]
Forbes magazine’s news site says that the Saudi Arabian anti-corruption clampdown is till firmly in place, more than 1 month after a total of 320 wealthy businessmen were detained. A statement from the Kingdom’s Attorney General’s office says that 376 personal bank accounts had been frozen, with “most detainees” having agreed to a settlement with […]
Imagine Communications, a portfolio company of The Gores Group and a speacialist in transformative technology innovation, has announced that Tom Cotney has been named CEO of the company, effective immediately. Current CEO Charlie Vogt is joining The Gores Group as a Senior Advisor to continue to drive M&A and business development activities at Imagine. The […]
AMC Networks International (AMCNI) – UK has announced the promotion of Louise Cottrell to Senior Vice President of Affiliate Sales. In her new and expanded role, Cottrell will oversee and manage channel sales and channel development across Africa, Middle East, Poland, Israel and Turkey. She will continue to report to Ed Palluth, Executive Vice President, […]