Dubai, UAE- STARZ Play Arabia announced that John Penney, Chief Strategy Officer at Starz, has been elected chairman of the STARZ Play Arabia board of directors.

As Chairman, Mr. Penney will lead the Board and the management of STARZ Play Arabia, provide advice and counsel to the President, and ensure that the Company’s Directors are sufficiently informed to make appropriate decisions to support the business.

Penney joined Starz in 2010 and was promoted to Chief Strategy Officer in 2013. Penney holds a B.A. in Social Psychology from Wesleyan University and a Master’s Degree in Public Policy & Administration from Columbia University.