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Crunchyroll on HBO Max; appoints Lai-Hung

HBO Max launched in the US on May 27th with anime and manga streamer Crunchyroll as part of its extensive line-up. Subscribers can watch 17 top anime series including Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Keep Your Hands off Eizouken! and Bungo Stray Dogs to name a few on the platform from […]

May 28, 2020

NENT Studios appoints Bastin as CEO

Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group), the Nordic streaming company, has announced changes to the leadership of its NENT Studios businesses. Alexander Bastin has been appointed as SVP and CEO of NENT Studios from 1 September, while Morten Mogensen has been appointed from the same date as SVP and Head of the NENT Studios businesses that […]

May 27, 2020

EBU promotions reflect digital platforms focus

The EBU has confirmed two senior internal promotions within the Management Team of the EBU Media Department. Matthew Trustram, a senior EBU project manager with more than 10 years’ experience at the organisation, has been appointed as the EBU’s Head of Television, with immediate effect. He replaces Jeroen Depraetere, who left in December 2019 after […]

May 22, 2020

Cohen to lead ViacomCBS Global Distribution

Armando Nuñez is moving into an advisory role at the ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group. He will pass the leadership baton for the division to veteran licensing and distribution executive Dan Cohen, who will assume his new role next month. Nuñez, who previously transformed CBS Studios International into a global distribution leader, was named Chairman, Global […]

May 21, 2020

Wallace joins Eleven Sports leadership team

Graham Wallace will join the Eleven Sports leadership team, as Chief Corporate & Finance Officer for parent company Aser Ventures. Wallace joins from Gfinity, where he oversaw the growth of the eSports solutions provider. His previous roles include CFO for MTV Europe and CFO for IMG Media, where he was responsible for the financial performance […]

May 20, 2020

Campbell named Disney D2C Chairman; Mayer helms TikTok

Bob Chapek, Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, has announced that Rebecca Campbell has been named Chairman, Direct-to-Consumer and International. Campbell is a 23-year Disney veteran who has held leadership roles across the Company’s media, international and parks businesses and most recently served as President of Disneyland Resort. As Chairman, Direct-to-Consumer and International, […]

May 19, 2020

ViacomCBS promotes Fonseca Zas to Streaming GM

ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) has announced that Ezequiel Fonseca Zas, formerly Senior Vice President of Emerging Business for VCNI Americas, has been promoted to General Manager of Streaming and Mobile for International. For his streaming responsibilities, Fonseca Zas will report to Pierluigi Gazzolo, VCNI’s President of Streaming and Studios, and for his mobile responsibilities to […]

May 19, 2020

NENT appoints Alenius

Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group), the Nordic streaming company, has appointed Roberta Alenius as SVP and Head of Corporate Communications with effect from September 1st. Alenius will lead NENT Group’s public relations and internal communications activities across all platforms and will report to Anders Jensen, NENT Group President and CEO. Alenius was previously Head of […]

May 18, 2020

Deltatre makes senior exec changes

Deltatre has announced that Ron Downey will be stepping down from his role as President of the company’s OTT division. Downey was previously the CEO and Co-founder of UK-based OTT specialist Massive which was acquired by Deltatre in November 2018. He will remain on the board and maintain a strong ongoing relationship with the company […]

May 18, 2020

Ex-BT chief Patterson to head Salesforce sales

CRM specialist Salesforce has appointed Gavin Patterson as President and Chief Revenue Officer. Patterson, who has served as the company’s President and CEO of Salesforce International, will lead the company’s global sales organisation and will continue to report to Chair and CEO Marc Benioff. Patterson joined Salesforce in 2019 as Chair of Europe, the Middle […]

May 13, 2020