Amado Boudou Paris – MIPCOM has announced the presence of the Vice President of Argentina, Lic. Amado Boudou, who will address the MIPCOM 2013 LATAM Global Dealmakers Lunch and lead his country’s delegation as part of the Argentina Country of Honour programme at MIPCOM.The 2nd LATAM Global Dealmakers Lunch will bring together 150 of the most influential TV and entertainment executives driving international co-productions in Latin America, with a focus on the world-class … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Argentina’s VP to address LATAM Global Dealmakers Lunch
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Disney S.E.A. appoints James Gray as GM, Disney Interactive
James Gray Singapore – The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia (TWDC SEA) has announced the appointment of James Gray as General Manager, Disney Interactive, reporting to Robert Gilby, Managing Director of the region.James Gray will oversee Disney Southeast Asia's mobile, social and games businesses as well as interactive marketing across all Disney lines of businesses in the SEA region. He will be the key driver in developing and implementing interactive strategies for properties from … [Read more...] about Disney S.E.A. appoints James Gray as GM, Disney Interactive
AsiaSat President & CEO wins Satellite Executive of the Year in Asia-Pacific award
Hong Kong – William Wade, President & Chief Executive Officer of Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) was presented the Satellite Executive of the Year in Asia-Pacific Award by the Asia-Pacific Satellite Communications Council (APSCC) at the 2013 APSCC Awards Ceremony. The ‘Satellite Executive of the Year in Asia-Pacific’ Award was voted by a group of industry experts on the APSCC Awards Selection Committee and was given to the individual … [Read more...] about AsiaSat President & CEO wins Satellite Executive of the Year in Asia-Pacific award
MEASAT SVP wins 2013 APSCC Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr Ali Ebadi receiving the award from Yutaka Nagai, President, APSCC Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. has announced that Dr. Ali R. Ebadi, MEASAT’s Senior Vice President – Space Systems Development has been awarded the 2013 Asia-Pacific Satellite Communications Council (“APSCC”) Lifetime Achievement Award. The award recognised his achievements as a world-renowned satellite expert, a pioneer of Malaysian satellite industry and a key … [Read more...] about MEASAT SVP wins 2013 APSCC Lifetime Achievement Award
A+E Networks Asia names Head of Operations
Singapore – A+E Networks Asia has appointed Sabil Salim to the newly-created position of Head of Operations, effective September 25, 2013. The announcement was made by Saugato Banerjee, Head of Strategy and Business Development, A+E Networks Asia Pacific, to whom Salim will report. Sabil Salim In his new role, Salim is responsible for overseeing and expanding A+E Networks’ broadcast operations across Asia, working closely with U.S. stakeholders. “A+E Networks Asia … [Read more...] about A+E Networks Asia names Head of Operations
Zodiak Active CEO Marco Ferrari to step down at year end
Marco Ferrari, Chairman and CEO of Zodiak Active - the global digital arm of Zodiak Media - will step down at the end of 2013. His departure follows a planned succession strategy that will see Nicola Drago, current SVP Strategy and New Business for the company take over as CEO from January 2014.Marco Ferrari founded the company, then Neo Network, 14 years ago. Neo Network was acquired by De Agostini in 2007 and then evolved into the global digital and branded arm of Zodiak, with … [Read more...] about Zodiak Active CEO Marco Ferrari to step down at year end