Mikael Borglund, CEO and Managing Director of Beyond International Limited, has announced the appointment of Michael Murphy as acting General Manager of Beyond Distribution, following the resignation of Fiona Crago. Crago is stepping down to pursue further university studies but says she will remain involved in the industry as a Director of Screenrights.

“Fiona has been with Beyond since 1997, when she joined the legal department of the Group. For the past ten years Fiona has been responsible for the international television sales division and has achieved consistent revenue and profit growth during that period despite the challenging economic environment in recent years. I personally wish Fiona success with her new endeavors and thank her for the significant contribution she has made to Beyond over the past 16 years,” said Borglund.

Murphy, a Director of Beyond Entertainment Limited since 2004 and a television executive with over twenty five years experience in the industry, will be assuming Crago’s responsibilities as Acting General Manager, Beyond Distribution based in Dublin, Ireland.

Borglund added: “I have known Michael professionally since the 1980’s when he was a sales executive for one of our sub-distributors. Since that time Michael’s career has included being Content Director for Yes Television UK, Director of Programmes TV3 Ireland, Director of Digital Television for eircom (Ireland), and founding Channel 6 Ireland. I am confident that Michael will be able to lead the Beyond Distribution team effectively and continue the growth trajectory of the division going forward.”