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Keelan spurns Sky for new BBC job

Liam Keelan, currently Controller of BBC Daytime is now joining BBC Worldwide in a newly created position as Global Editorial Director. Keelan was appointed the new director of Sky1 in December, but has decided not to take up role Keelan will be responsible for developing a strong editorial and creative vision for BBC Worldwide across […]

February 11, 2013

DMSL appoints Beresford-Wylie as CEO

Simon Beresford-Wylie has been appointed chief executive officer of Digital Mobile Spectrum Limited (DMSL). DMSL is responsible for ensuring people continue to receive Freeview TV when new 4G (LTE 800) mobile services are launched. The not-for-profit organisation was formed on an initial basis in October 2012 by EE, Telefónica O2, Three and Vodafone. DMSL’s ultimate […]

February 11, 2013

Eutelsat signs Ariane long term, CFO departs

Eutelsat Communications and Arianespace have announced the signature of a long-term multiple launch services agreement which guarantees launch capacity and flexibility to Eutelsat for its industry-leading expansion programme. The agreement covers up to four launches in the 2016 and 2017 timeframe, with the assignment of each satellite to a launch vehicle to be made at […]

February 8, 2013

HBO Europe names production executives

Wayne Henry has been appointed Vice-President, Production, based in Budapest. Previously a production consultant at HBO Europe, Henry will be responsible for overseeing physical production throughout the region. He has over twenty years of production experience in Europe and Australia with such companies as the ABC, FremantleMedia, Warner Bros and Sony Pictures Television International. Additionally, […]

February 7, 2013

McInnes appointed to Board of Eutelsat

Eutelsat Communications has confirmed that Ross McInnes has been co-opted to the Board as an independent director. He replaces Olivier Rozenfeld who has resigned his seat after almost three years as an independent director. McInnes will also assume the chairmanship of the Audit Committee that was previously chaired by Olivier Rozenfeld. McInnes, an Australian and […]

February 7, 2013

Tapling appointed CEO of PacketVideo

PacketVideo, a fully-owned subsidiary of NTT DOCOMO, has revealed that Mark Tapling has joined the company as CEO and President. Tapling brings over 20 years of progressive experience in the strategy, growth and financial management of technology companies to his new position at PacketVideo, where he will focus on solidifying the company’s leadership position in […]

February 7, 2013

Euroconsult expands executive team and global network of affiliates

Euroconsult, the global consulting firm in the space sector, has announced the hiring of two new executives and six affiliate experts. This talent expansion marks the celebration of Euroconsult’s 30 year anniversary as the world leader in satellite industry consulting, research and summits. Euroconsult relies on a multi-cultural team of 30 based in Paris, Montreal […]

February 7, 2013

Berkett will quit Virgin, HQ will be UK

Virgin Media boss Neil Berkett is to quit once the Liberty Global deal wraps. He told analysts on a conference call that he isn’t very good at being Number Two in an organisation. Liberty also confirmed Virgin would be re-domiciled to the UK and the parent company will be a UK PLC. The combined Liberty/Virgin […]

February 6, 2013By Chris Forrester

Felstead joins ATG Broadcast

UK-based television and media systems integrator ATG Broadcast has announced the appointment of Tim Felstead as Head of Sales and Marketing. He joins from Harris Broadcast Communications where he was active in global product marketing for the division’s Workflow Infrastructure and Networking group. Having served a total of 18 years with BTS/Thomson/Grass Valley, Felstead joined […]

February 4, 2013

UKTV creates social media team

UKTV, the network of 10 channels owned by BBC Worldwide and Scripps Networks Interactive, has created a new social media team to help drive the company’s digital innovation strategy. Steve Hornby has been promoted to the new role of Head of Digital and Social Media and he is currently recruiting for a Digital and Social […]

February 1, 2013