Benetton Group has announced the appointment of Sundeep Chugh as Chief Executive Officer of Benetton India Pvt. Ltd. Chugh has been Commercial Director of Benetton India since 2011, contributing to the growth of the United Colors of Benetton, Sisley and Undercolors brands through a selective network expansion process. Chugh had held various high level managerial positions, working for multinational companies. … [Read more...] about Benetton India’s new CEO
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Keshet appoints VP
Tel Aviv, Israel– Assaf Blecher has been appointed VP Development and Content at Keshet Broadcasting in Israel. Formerly Managing Director of Keshet DCP, Blecher will move from LA to take up the post at the company’s Tel Aviv HQ this month. In his new role, he will be charged with the development of non-scripted content for the country’s leading commercial channel and for international clients. He will work alongside Keshet Broadcasting’s VP Programming, Hilik Sharir, and … [Read more...] about Keshet appoints VP
Keshet expands drama division
Keshet UK has appointed Howard Burch as its Head of Drama. Prior to this, he was Head of Television at Vertigo Films. In the newly created role, Burch will work alongside Sara Johnson, Executive Producer & Head of Co-productions, and Andrea Michell, Development Producer Scripted. He will bring significant weight to the team as the company reinvigorates its goal to produce more premium drama in house. Sammy Nourmand, Managing Director of Keshet UK said “The idea was to build on the … [Read more...] about Keshet expands drama division
Dr. Subhash Chandra launches autobiography
Mumbai, India- Essel Group & ZEE Chairman, Dr. Subhash Chandra’s autobiography The Z Factor - My Journey as the Wrong Man at the Right Time was launched today at the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival 2016, the world’s largest free literary festival. The launch was followed by a panel discussion which was moderated by eminent journalist, author and Rajya Sabha MP, M.J. Akbar with the other panelists being Vallabh Bhansali, co-founder and Chairman of Enam Financial Consultants Pvt. … [Read more...] about Dr. Subhash Chandra launches autobiography
TVT strengthens with new VPs
London- TVT has announced two new senior hires to strengthen its London-based management team. Andy Steele will join as Vice President of Global Operations, and Hayden Punter will take on the role of Vice President of Finance and Resources. Steele joins with over 20 years of broadcast experience, and previously held the role of Vice President of Global Markets Operations at BBC Worldwide. Punter will manage, professionalise and strengthen TVT’s internal management reporting in his new … [Read more...] about TVT strengthens with new VPs
SES appoints industry veteran
Singapore- SES S.A. announced that Vishal Mathur has joined the satellite operator’s Asia team as Senior Sales Director. Mathur brings with him 20 years of experience in the satellite and broadcasting industry in the region. Mathur will be tasked with implementing the company’s regional sales strategy to support the growth of the company’s fixed data, mobility and video customers, and developing strong customer relationships in the South Asian markets. … [Read more...] about SES appoints industry veteran