London- Catherine Lynch has been promoted to Creative Director of Initial. Catherine Lynch has been Initial’s Head of Development since 2011 where she was responsible for the development of the company’s slate, as well as executive producing key shows. As the Creative Director, Catherine will now focus on the expansion of Initial's slate of entertainment and factual entertainment programming for UK broadcasters with international potential. Catherine will take up the role with immediate … [Read more...] about Initial promotes Creative Director
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Zee hires global sales exec
Mumbai, India / New York, NY- Sunita Uchil, Global Syndication Head of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) announced its new Regional Head of Syndication, Sarah Coursey, to head up ZEEL’s syndication sales for North America, Latin America & Canada. Coursey held executive roles at Zodiak, M.E.G., Newzulu Ltd., and Distraction Formats, specializing in Format sales and acquisitions. Coursey previously worked in the U.S., Italy, Germany, UK and Brazil; and is fluent in five … [Read more...] about Zee hires global sales exec
Keshet hires Frank Scheuermann
Keshet International (KI) has appointed Frank Scheuermann as Head of Development and Production for its growing business in Latin America, as it seeks to expand its local production capabilities. Scheuermann will oversee KI’s development slate and production output within the region, reporting into Keshet International’s recently elevated Head of Latin America, Kelly Wright. … [Read more...] about Keshet hires Frank Scheuermann
Mediacorp appoints Chairman-Designate
Singapore- Mediacorp announced the appointment of Ernest Wong as a board director and Chairman-Designate. Wong served as Mediacorp’s Group Chief Executive Officer and board director from October 2000 to September 2005. Prior to that, he was a non-executive director of its board from April 1994 to September 2000. Wong will succeed Teo Ming Kian. … [Read more...] about Mediacorp appoints Chairman-Designate
Viacom18 re-shuffle
India - Viacom18 announced the appointment of Narayan Ranjan to a new and strategic role of Chief of Staff - Viacom18. In his new role, Ranjan will be responsible for mergers & acquisitions, internal audits, internal control as well as administration. Soumen Ray has also been promoted to Chief Financial Officer of the company. Soumen joined as the Deputy CFO at Viacom18 in 2013 and has played a pivotal role in the company’s growth trajectory. … [Read more...] about Viacom18 re-shuffle
Scripps promotes Derek Chang
Knoxville, TN– Scripps Networks Interactive announced the creation of a new international leadership position with Derek Chang being promoted to Head of International Lifestyle Channels. In this new role, Chang will be responsible for leading and setting the strategic direction for the company’s international owned and operated lifestyle channels. He will continue to directly manage the Asia-Pacific operations. Chang, currently Managing Director, Asia-Pacific, will continue to report to Jim … [Read more...] about Scripps promotes Derek Chang