CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, today announced John Casey has been appointed President & Managing Director, CNBC International, effective immediately. In this role, he will oversee CNBC International’s business operations across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa and continue to be based in London. He will report to Satpal Brainch, President of CNBC Business News Worldwide and join CNBC’s executive leadership team. He replaces KC Sullivan, who is moving to NBCUniversal … [Read more...] about John Casey appointed President and Managing director of CNBC International
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Hannah Barnes joins as K7 Media’s Australian Consultant
Hannah Barnes has joined the K7 Media team as its new Australian Consultant. Hannah will act as K7 Media’s presence in the region and utilise her knowledge of the country’s TV industry to contribute to K7’s highly sought-after industry resources. A highly regarded industry professional, she boasts over 20 years’ industry experience and has enjoyed an extensive career working across the UK, US, and Australian media markets. Most recently, she was Group General Manager for Lifestyle … [Read more...] about Hannah Barnes joins as K7 Media’s Australian Consultant
Globecast promotes Denis Genevois to VP Marketing Group and Olivier Zankel to VP Communications Group
Globecast, the global solutions provider for media, has announced that Denis Genevois and Olivier Zankel are moving into new marketing roles. Genevois, who joined Globecast in 2001, is now VP Marketing Group and Zankel, who joined Globecast in 2011, is now VP Communications Group. They will both report to Philippe Bernard, CEO, Globecast, with the two also now sitting on the Executive Committee. They replace Juliet Walker who has moved to take up a role at parent company Orange Business … [Read more...] about Globecast promotes Denis Genevois to VP Marketing Group and Olivier Zankel to VP Communications Group
Armando Nuñez transitions to advisory role at ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group
Armando Nuñez, who has been a leading force in global television for over three decades, is moving into an advisory role at the ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group. He will pass the leadership baton for the division to veteran licensing and distribution executive Dan Cohen, who will assume his new role next month. Nuñez, who previously transformed CBS Studios International into a worldwide distribution leader, was named Chairman, Global Distribution Group, and Chief Content Licensing Officer … [Read more...] about Armando Nuñez transitions to advisory role at ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group
StudioCanal acquires 100% stake in Tandem/StudioCanal TV
STUDIOCANAL, European leader in the production and distribution of TV series and Feature Films, is increasing its current stake in STUDIOCANALTV/TANDEM PRODUCTIONS to 100%, acquiring the remaining shares of partners Rola Bauer, Tim Halkin and Jonas Bauer. This was announced by Anna Marsh, CEO, STUDIOCANAL. Golden Globe and two-time Emmy-nominated Rola Bauer, founding Partner and STUDIOCANALTV Managing Director, will maintain some high-profile series through a non-exclusive … [Read more...] about StudioCanal acquires 100% stake in Tandem/StudioCanal TV
WarnerMedia names new head of marketing & brand services for Southeast Asia and the Pacific region
WarnerMedia Entertainment Networks & Sales has appointed Athreyan Sundararajan as its Vice President – Marketing & Brand Services for its business in Southeast Asia and the Pacific region (SEAP). His responsibilities in this newly-created position include marketing, social media, creative services, as well as data and insight for the company’s kids and entertainment pillars. Brands under his watch include Cartoon Network, Boomerang, HBO, Cinemax, Warner TV and … [Read more...] about WarnerMedia names new head of marketing & brand services for Southeast Asia and the Pacific region