Toronto, Canda– Corus Entertainment has appointed Athena Georgaklis to the role of Head of Development for Nelvana. Georgaklis, a highly respected animation executive, will lead the acquisition of rights and the development of all original content for Nelvana, working with the studio’s producers, creators, and talent around the world. Georgaklis assumes her role effective immediately, reporting in to Scott Dyer, President of Nelvana, and working closely with the recently appointed Pam … [Read more...] about Corus appoints Head of Development
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Passion appoints Head of Acquisitions
London- Passion Distribution has appointed Jimmy Humphrey in the newly created role of Head of Acquisitions with effect from August 1st 2016. Humphrey will help devise and implement Passion Distribution’s content strategy, overseeing the development, acquisitions and the distribution roll out of Passion Distribution programming, reporting to Passion Distribution’s CEO Emmanuelle Namiech. … [Read more...] about Passion appoints Head of Acquisitions
Endemol Shine appoints CFO
Endemol Shine Group has announced the appointment of Ivan Nash Vila as Chief Financial Officer. Vila will join Endemol Shine Group from Liberty Global and lead the company’s global Finance Team as Chief Financial Officer Vila has over 20 years of international experience in Operational Finance, M&A, Business Development, Strategy and Investor Relations across sectors including Media, Technology and Telecommunications. … [Read more...] about Endemol Shine appoints CFO
STARZ promotes Alison Hoffman
Beverly Hills, CA- STARZ announced the promotion of Alison Hoffman from Executive Vice President of Marketing to the newly-created position of Chief Marketing Officer. Hoffman, based in Beverly Hills, spearheads all consumer and affiliate marketing for the network, including brand and creative strategy, media planning and digital and social marketing. Hoffman also leads the branding and positioning of the company's consumer platforms and products. … [Read more...] about STARZ promotes Alison Hoffman
Nippon TV selects President of IBD
Tokyo, Japan- Nippon TV’s International Business Development division (IBD), announced that Mr. Atsushi Hatayama has been appointed as the new President, International Business Development, Nippon Television Network Corporation. Coming from Nippon TV’s News Department and based in Tokyo, Hatayama will replace Ms. Yukiko Kimishima. Mr. Hatayama will be attending MIPCOM in October on behalf of Nippon TV. In his new position, Hatayama will be strengthening relationships with overseas partners in … [Read more...] about Nippon TV selects President of IBD
Redress hires Jill Grinda
Hong Kong– Redress has hired Jill Grinda as Executive Director of the environmental NGO working to promote sustainability in the fashion industry. Grinda will be based in Hong Kong and report to Redress’ Founder, Christina Dean and Redress’ newly expanded Board of Directors. Grinda will lead on overall project development for Redress and The EcoChic Design Award, the world’s largest sustainable fashion design competition, as well as to drive business development, in particular the expansion … [Read more...] about Redress hires Jill Grinda