James Purnell former Secretary of State for Culture, is returning to the BBC as director of strategy and digital on £295,000 (€364,000) as incoming BBC Director-General Tony Hall has made the first in a series of appointments to the BBC’s senior management team. Hall has also revealed that following nearly five months as Acting Director-General, […]
Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO delivered his views on the growing enthusiasm for OLED screens. “They’re awful,” he told an investor conference organised by Goldman Sachs in San Francisco. “If you ever buy anything online and really want to know what the colour is, as many people do, you should really think twice before you depend […]
Aereo has hired Alex Moulle-Bertreaux, formerly global head of marketing for Rockstar Games, to help market its service as it expands beyond the New York market. “As chief commercial officer, Moulle-Berteaux will oversee the company’s marketing initiatives, customer care, distribution partnerships and product management, playing a critical role in helping develop Aereo’s overall business and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]