Ofcom has selected Melanie Dawes, a senior UK civil servant, to be its new chief executive. The 53-year-old was the most senior woman in the civil service as permanent secretary at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The Guardian reports Ofcom’s board is ready to appoint Dawes but the announcement of a successor […]
Technicolor, in its trading commentary, said it has recorded a solid quarter, marking an improved performance in Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow compared to last year despite slightly lower sales at constant exchange rates compared to the third quarter of 2018. The Media and entertainment technologist said it maintains its focus on supporting organic […]
David Brindley is to spearhead creativity and origination at Twofour as he takes up the role of Chief Creative Officer, joining the label next year with responsibility for devising and implementing the label’s creative strategy as it enters a new era. Brindley is currently the BBC’s Head of commissioning for Popular Factual and Factual Entertainment, […]
Sky has created 1,000 new jobs throughout the UK, including opening a new customer contact centre in the northern England city of Leeds, to meet growing customer demand. The creation of new roles will see Sky’s UK and Ireland employee base grow to 25,000 employees – an increase of nearly 5 per cent. As part […]
Jukka Leinonen, CEO of the Finnish telcom operator DNA, has been appointed head of Telenor Group’s newly formed Nordic cluster. In his new role, Leinonen will be part of Telenor’s Group Executive Management and assume the role of chair of Telenor Sweden and Telenor Denmark, in addition to retaining his responsibilities as CEO of DNA […]
Masstech has announced that James Whitebread has joined the company as Chief Digital Officer. Whitbread has a 15-year background in product design and development for sports and media and entertainment (M&E), and extensive experience in telecoms and security. He has led product development and builds for clients including IMG, BT, UEFA, Disney, Warner Bros., FIFA, […]
Animal Planet chief and former Discovery UK and Ireland head Susanna Dinnage is set to leave the broadcast giant after 10 years. Dinnage’s departure comes as Animal Planet restructures under the guidance of Nancy Daniels, chief brand officer for Discovery and factual. Dinnage has headed the brand since 2017, when Animal Planet became the first […]
David Pollack, CEO at Israeli satellite company Spacecom which operates the AMOS fleet of craft, is stepping down. A formal statement to the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange said that Spacecom and Pollack are in negotiations to end his term as CEO. Recent news has revealed that Spacecom’s major shareholder, telco Bezeq, is planning a shift […]
NBCUniversal is merging its domestic and international divisions, with Kevin MacLellan, chairman of global distribution and international operations, set to exit the company. Before MacLellan ends his near two-decade career with the company, hewill work with NBCU film and entertainment chairman Jeff Shell and chairman of NBCU’s international group and Telemundo, Cesar Conde, on a […]
CBS has announced senior leadership appointments across ViacomCBS’ revenue lines. CBS said the appointments, effective upon closing of the deal to combine CBS and Viacom, will enable ViacomCBS to drive strong, multifaceted opportunities with distributors, advertisers and other partners. Jo Ann Ross, President and Chief Advertising Revenue Officer, CBS, will serve as President and Chief […]