DAZN Group has announced a series of leadership appointments to ready the business for the debut of its global streaming service and a renewed focus on its original markets. “With DAZN’s paying subscriber base
BBC Radio 1Xtra has announced Faron McKenzie as the new head of the station. McKenzie brings a wealth of experience to the role, having most recently led the BBC’s first-ever Creative Diversity Xperience (CDX) which took place in July. As Head of CDX, McKenzie worked closely with June Sarpong (BBC Director of Creative Diversity) and […]
ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) has announced the appointment of Kathryn Richardson as Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs, for its business in the UK. Based in the London office, Richardson will dually report into Sebastian Chames, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, VCNI, and incoming UK Chief Operating Officer, Sarah Rose. In this role, Richardson will […]
WWE has announced that Nick Khan, former Co-Head of Television at Creative Artists Agency (CAA), has been named President & Chief Revenue Officer, reporting directly to WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon. “Nick is a seasoned media executive with a deep understanding of our business and a proven track record of generating significant value for […]
Shorts International, the short movie entertainment company and operator of the ShortsTV channel, has appointed Russ Armstrong as Chief Operating Officer. Reporting directly to Shorts International Chief Executive Carter Pilcher, Armstrong will be responsible for directing global operations and giving strategic oversight to the business’ technology, scheduling, production and video processing across the company’s four […]
Nick Pollard, who ran Sky News for a decade, has been rehired by Chinese state broadcaster CGTN. The China Global Television Network, which two years ago was forced to register as a foreign agent in the US, has recently been found guilty by Ofcom of breaking UK broadcasting rules on impartiality after allegations that it […]
BBC Scotland has appointed Steve Carson, as its new Director. Known as both a content maker and commissioner, and currently Head of Multi-Platform Commissioning for BBC Scotland, Carson will replace Donalda MacKinnon when she steps down as the corporation’s senior figure in Scotland later this year. In his new position, he will be responsible for […]
Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group), the Nordic streaming company, has appointed Peter Nørrelund as EVP and Head of Expansion & Sport with immediate effect. Nørrelund will be responsible for the company’s sports rights portfolio and for the expansion of NENT Group’s Viaplay streaming service to specific markets where sports will play a key role. He […]
Dasan Zhone Solutions (DZS), an enabler of the emerging hyper-connected, hyper-broadband world, has appointed Charlie Vogt as president, CEO and director effective immediately. Vogt, an information technology and communications executive, joins DZS from ATX Networks, where he remains a member of the board. He succeeds Yung Kim, who has retired after a successful 40-year international […]
ViacomCBS Networks UK has announced the appointment of Sarah Rose as Chief Operating Officer, responsible for the day-to-day running of ViacomCBS’ business in the UK. She will report into Maria Kyriacou, President, ViacomCBS Networks UK and Australia. Rose will have oversight of all UK business functions including operations, legal and business affairs, finance, HR, communications, […]