Passion Distribution announced the appointment of Emmanuelle Namiech as its new CEO. Prior to this, Namiech was Managing Director of Banijay International where she helped to transform the company’s distribution strategy and broaden its activity from focusing on formats to a wider portfolio of engaging factual, factual entertainment and scripted content from an expanded range of producers and broadcasters. Namiech will take over from founder and CEO, Sally Miles to lead the distribution … [Read more...] about Passion appoints new CEO
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Zee honoured in MIPTV
Paris, France / Mumbai, India– MIPTV will honour the top leaders of India’s Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL). Punit Goenka, Managing Director & CEO; and Amit Goenka, CEO - International Broadcast Business will be awarded the MIPTV Médailles d’Honneur in a ceremony taking place in Cannes, France on 6 April 2016. The brothers are the first Indians to receive the coveted Médailles d’Honneur. MIPTV 2016 will welcome 60 Indian TV delegates among … [Read more...] about Zee honoured in MIPTV
A+E promotes new SVP
New York– A+E Networks has promoted Christopher Barry to Senior Vice President, Head of Finance and Business Planning, International and Digital, it was announced by Art Vomvas, Executive Vice President, Financial and Business Planning, A+E Networks. Reporting to Vomvas and Sean Cohan, President, International and Digital Media, Barry will lead a team responsible for the financial oversight, business planning and strategic support for growth initiatives and investments in the International … [Read more...] about A+E promotes new SVP
Endemol Beyond senior team changes
Endemol Shine Group announced changes within its senior team of Endemol Beyond. Georg Ramme will step down as Managing Director, Endemol Beyond Germany and as Global Managing Director of Endemol Beyond International. Michael Kollatschny will take over as Managing Director, Endemol Beyond Germany. Group Director of Commercial and Strategy, Wim Ponnet will be overseeing the company’s international digital business. Kollatschny will take up his position at Endemol Beyond on 1 May, and will be … [Read more...] about Endemol Beyond senior team changes
FMI’s new VP
London– FremantleMedia International (FMI) announced the appointment of Al De Azpiazu as VP of Sales & Distribution, Western Europe. Azpiazu will be charged with further exploring exploitation opportunities for FMI’s 22,000 hours of premium scripted and non-scripted content across France, Italy, Spain and Portugal. He will report to Jamie Lynn, EVP, Sales & Distribution, EMEA. Prior to his role at FMI, Al De Azpiazu served as Executive Director, Sales at Warner Bros. … [Read more...] about FMI’s new VP
Endemol strengthens team
Amsterdam, London- Endemol Shine Group announced key appointments to shape and further strengthen leadership across areas including creativity, and legal affairs. The announcements see Peter Salmon as Chief Creative Officer, Endemol Shine Group; Emma Moloney as General Counsel of Endemo Shine Group; and Boudewijn Beusmans as CEO of Endemol Shine Netherlands. Salmon will lead the creative direction of the Group’s worldwide network, which has 120 production companies in over 30 markets and a … [Read more...] about Endemol strengthens team