Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) announced two key leadership roles in its Western Pacific business, reporting to James Gibbons, President & Managing Director, Western Pacific, WBD, and effective immediately. Gillian Zhao is appointed President, China. Zhao is a highly regarded media executive with more than 20 years’ experience across entertainment and high-tech sectors. A veteran with strong influence in the Chinese industry, Zhao has overseen consistently strong box office … [Read more...] about Warner Bros. Discovery announces Western Pacific leadership roles
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CJ ENM appoints Chang-Gun Koo as new CEO of CJ ENM
CJ ENM announced that Chang-Gun Koo has been appointed as new CEO of the CJ ENM entertainment division. Koo first joined the CJ Group in 2010 prior to his post as an analyst at Samsung Securities. Koo became CEO of global food service and culture company CJ Foodville in 2017 followed by his post as CEO of Korea’s No.1 health and beauty store CJ Oliveyoung in 2018. Koo will oversee CJ ENM’s plans for global expansion and accelerate future growth engines to lead a new paradigm in the … [Read more...] about CJ ENM appoints Chang-Gun Koo as new CEO of CJ ENM
QYOU Media Inc elevates Karan Pherwani & Mrunali Dedhia to Vice President, Chtrbox
QYOU Media Inc. subsidiary Chtrbox, one of India’s leading creator-powered companies connecting brands and social media influencers, has promoted long-time leaders Mrunali Dedhia & Karan Pherwani to further strengthen its leadership team. Mrunali and Karan have both been crucial in building Chtrbox to its nationwide position as a leader in influencer marketing and creator talent management. In their new roles, they will further innovate and scale-up Chtrbox’s creator-powered marketing … [Read more...] about QYOU Media Inc elevates Karan Pherwani & Mrunali Dedhia to Vice President, Chtrbox
Densitron announces new broadcast product, sales & marketing appointments
Densitron, the global leader in display, touch-based interfaces and specialised ODM+ outsourced product design and development for manufacturers, has announced three new appointments to its leadership team to further accelerate growth in the broadcast vertical. The new appointments are Pete Semerak as SVP Product, Densitron; Mark Price as SVP Densitron Broadcast Sales; and Andrew Pons, who becomes VP Marketing, Densitron Broadcast. Semerak brings to his role at Densitron more than 30 years’ … [Read more...] about Densitron announces new broadcast product, sales & marketing appointments
Rob Wade named Chief Executive Officer of FOX Entertainment
New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA – October 6, 2022 – Lachlan Murdoch, Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX), today announced that Rob Wade has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of FOX Entertainment, effective immediately. Wade most recently served as President, Alternative Entertainment and Specials of FOX Entertainment. In this role, Wade and his team will guide one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and content … [Read more...] about Rob Wade named Chief Executive Officer of FOX Entertainment
Alix Lebrat Appointed COO of Studiocanal’s TV series
Alix Lebrat has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) of TV Series at STUDIOCANAL, Europe’s leader in the production and distribution of films and TV series. Since March 2020, she had been holding the position of Head of TV Series Development. Following on from her previous functions, she reports to Françoise Guyonnet, Executive Managing Director of STUDIOCANAL's TV Series. Alix Lebrat joined the CANAL+ Group in 2012. She has been STUDIOCANAL's Head of TV Series Development … [Read more...] about Alix Lebrat Appointed COO of Studiocanal’s TV series