Inmarsat, a provider of global satellite communications services, has announced the appointment of Navin Kapila as its Managing Director for India. Kapila brings many years of highly relevant experience to his new position at Inmarsat. This includes his role as a senior official within the Indian Government’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and senior executive posts with ICO Global, a global telecommunications company. Kapila currently serves as a non-executive Board … [Read more...] about Inmarsat appoints Managing Director for India
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Second season of “Top Gear Korea” launches on KIX and KIX HD
Hong Kong – Celestial Tiger Entertainment will be rolling out the second season of Top Gear Korea, the only Asian adaptation of the popular motoring show by BBC, on KIX and KIX HD on January 22 at 9pm. The show retains the core trademarks of the iconic motoring show with a unique Korean spin. Hosted by former professional racing driver Kim Jin-Pyo, car and bike enthusiast Cho Min-Ki, and celebrity racing circuit member Yeon Jung-Hoon, viewers can expect informative car reviews, an … [Read more...] about Second season of “Top Gear Korea” launches on KIX and KIX HD
BBC World News names Linda Yueh as Chief Business Correspondent
Singapore/London – BBC World News has appointed Linda Yueh as Chief Business Correspondent, a new position based in Singapore. Yueh will travel extensively throughout Asia and globally to cover the main economics and business news stories. In addition to reporting across BBC outlets on TV, radio and online, she will host her own weekly business programme that will provide expert commentary and insight into business, political and macro-economic trends. Jon Zilkha, Head of the BBC Business … [Read more...] about BBC World News names Linda Yueh as Chief Business Correspondent
Virginie Calmels resigns from Endemol
Paris, Amsterdam – Virginie Calmels has resigned from her positions as COO of Endemol Group and CEO of Endemol France, and will leave the company shortly. Calmels joined Endemol in September 2003 and successively held the positions of Managing Director, then CEO of Endemol France, before being promoted to COO of Endemol Group. Just Spee, CEO of Endemol, said: "Virginie did a great job in the different roles she held within the group and I wish her the very best for her future.” "I … [Read more...] about Virginie Calmels resigns from Endemol
CNN launches new primetime evening news show
CNN has launched a new primetime evening news show, CNN NewsCenter, anchored out of Hong Kong by long-time CNN anchor Monita Rajpal. Rajpal is a journalist with more than two decades of experience in broadcast news where she anchored multiple primetime news shows and reported from locations across the globe, including Asia, Europe and Latin America. The show delivers a fast-paced and engaging summary of all the key global headlines as they develop and is the latest … [Read more...] about CNN launches new primetime evening news show
Rebekah Horne joins Network Ten as Digital Head
Network Ten has announced the appointment of Rebekah Horne (above) as Chief Digital Officer, effective immediately. Horne will report to Network Ten's Chief Executive Officer, James Warburton. In her new role, Horne is responsible for continuing to develop Network Ten's digital media strategy. Prior to this Horne was Chief Executive Officer of TopFloor.com, a Los Angeles-based start-up. Founded by Brian Lee and funded by Google Ventures, Polaris and Science-Inc, TopFloor.com … [Read more...] about Rebekah Horne joins Network Ten as Digital Head