Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat), Asia’s premier satellite solutions provider, announced the appointment of Victor Au as General Counsel. Victor joins the company with more than two decades of experience working across international and local law firms and in-house legal departments in areas of corporate, commercial and intellectual property. He will be responsible for overseeing legal affairs and regulatory compliance of the AsiaSat Group. “We are pleased to … [Read more...] about Victor Au joins AsiaSat’s leadership team as General Counsel
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ZED promotes Charlotte Tachet as Head of Distribution & Acquisitions
French producer and distributor ZED (Manuel Catteau) has appointed Charlotte Tachet as Head of Distribution & Acquisitions. Charlotte is a graduate of Sciences Po Paris and Sorbonne University. After overseeing projects’ development and international documentary sales at Roche Productions, Charlotte Tachet went on to create and run the documentary distribution department at AB International Distribution for three years. In 2016, she joined ZED as International Sales Manager, … [Read more...] about ZED promotes Charlotte Tachet as Head of Distribution & Acquisitions
A+E Networks Global Content Sales promotes Lori Hall to Vice President of International Programming
A+E Networks Global Content Sales today announced that Lori Hall has been promoted to Vice President of International Programming. The news was announced by Liz Soriano, SVP of International Programming, to whom Hall reports. Within her elevated role, Hall takes on the programming, scheduling, and development of A+E’s FAST channels, in addition to her responsibilities as lead product knowledge advisor both to A+E’s international channels, and its Global Content Sales team. “Lori has been a … [Read more...] about A+E Networks Global Content Sales promotes Lori Hall to Vice President of International Programming
Navdeep Aswal joins Firstlight Media to meet growing India, MENA demand
With market traction fueling new growth opportunities in India and beyond, Firstlight Media announced that Navdeep Singh Aswal has joined the company as Head of Sales, India and MENA. Aswal, who has helped Tier 1 operators and media companies select and deploy OTT platforms for more than 15 years, will build on Firstlight Media’s initial successes in the Indian market. India’s aha entertainment service has leveraged the efficiency and rapid time to market of Firstlight Media’s breakthrough … [Read more...] about Navdeep Aswal joins Firstlight Media to meet growing India, MENA demand
Shashi Sinha appointed as new BARC India Chairman
Shashi Sinha, Chief Executive Officer at IPG Mediabrands India, has been unanimously elected as the new Chairman of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC India) by the Board following its meeting held on 25th March 2022. Mr. Sinha, who also represents the Advertising Agencies Association of India as its Board member, has played a key role in the formation of BARC. He takes over from Mr, Punit Goenka, MD & CEO, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., who successfully served as the Chairman … [Read more...] about Shashi Sinha appointed as new BARC India Chairman
Emma Cooper appointed as Chair of Australians in Film
The Board of Australians in Film (AiF) is delighted to announce the appointment of respected producer Emma Cooper as its new Chair. Cooper has been a board member for four years and is the current Deputy Chair. She takes over from outgoing Chair Simonne Overend who will remain on the board as a member of the Executive Committee and assume the new role as Chair of Industry Development. Cooper is a former Sydney, New York, and Los Angeles Public Relations and Brand Strategist. Throughout her … [Read more...] about Emma Cooper appointed as Chair of Australians in Film