After 10 years as the CEO of Keshet International (KI), Alon Shtruzman announced he will be leaving the global content producer and distributor owned by Keshet Media Group (KMG) at the end of 2022. KMG’s activity outside the Israeli borders began in the early 2000s, when the company started to export its formats and IP around the world under the Keshet Formats banner. Strong relationships were forged around … [Read more...] about Alon Shtruzman to step down as CEO of Keshet International
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Abacus Media Rights appoints Will Stapley as Head of Acquisitions
Abacus Media Rights (AMR), a member of the Amcomri Media Group, has appointed Will Stapley as Head of Acquisitions across both scripted and unscripted programming. Will has worked in international distribution for twelve years in acquisitions and sales in all territories worldwide. As Head of Acquisitions and Partnerships for TVF International since 2016, Will has been responsible for managing and developing the acquisitions and content partnerships strategy across all programme genres. He has … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights appoints Will Stapley as Head of Acquisitions
Locomotive Global Media bolsters its leadership team, appoints Roshni Ghosh as Producer
In a continued effort to amplify its original productions, Locomotive Global Media, an international production company based in Mumbai, has moved to further bolster its leadership team with the appointment of Roshni Ghosh as Producer for the company’s original films and series. Roshni’s appointment is with immediate effect. In her new role, Roshni will work closely with Sunder Aaron and Kanupriya Iyer to identify interesting new projects and collaborators for shows and films for the company as … [Read more...] about Locomotive Global Media bolsters its leadership team, appoints Roshni Ghosh as Producer
Global satellite operator ABS appoints Amit Somani as new CEO
ABS, a global satellite operator, announced that Amit Somani has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and will assume duties on 10th October 2022. Amit brings over 25 years of experience as an operational and strategic leader in the information and communications technology space, with valuable experience as a senior executive in the satellite communications sector. “I am very excited to be joining the ABS team at this time,” said Amit. “The company’s diverse and wide-reaching portfolio … [Read more...] about Global satellite operator ABS appoints Amit Somani as new CEO
Quintus Studios continues expansion with David Woodford hire
Quintus Studios, the international factual content distributor and channel owner today announces a new senior executive hire as it continues to expand its reach and launch innovative new content, channels and funding initiatives. David Woodford has joined the company as Head of Operations based in the company’s Berlin headquarters. David was formerly Director of Programming Europe at Paramount Global’s AVOD business Pluto TV Europe where he oversaw channel launch, … [Read more...] about Quintus Studios continues expansion with David Woodford hire
SonyLIV appoints Saugata Mukherjee as Head of Content
Sony Pictures Network India announces the appointment of Saugata Mukherjee as Head – Content, SonyLIV. In his new role, Saugata will lead the content division for Sony's digital businesses. He will report to Danish Khan, Business Head – Sony LIV, Sony Entertainment Television (SET) and Studio Next. A veteran in the media and entertainment industry with over two decades of experience, Saugata has previously led content teams for esteemed media organisations. Saugata Mukherjee, Content Head – … [Read more...] about SonyLIV appoints Saugata Mukherjee as Head of Content