As a part of the company’s goal to advance as an integrated content company, Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, announced today that Akira Ishizawa, former Senior Executive Operating Officer of Nippon TV, has been promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer of Nippon TV. He replaces Yoshikuni Sugiyama who will be taking the new position of Chairman of Nippon TV. The promotion was made today and is effective immediately. Additionally, the company has also … [Read more...] about Nippon TV announces new President and division to lead the company’s strategic global growth plan
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Anish Mehta steps down as CEO of Indian animation studio, Cosmos-Maya
Following a ten-year stint building Cosmos-Maya, India’s most successful animation studio, from a 30-member team to a 1200+ strong animation powerhouse, Anish Mehta has decided to move on from his role as CEO. Under Anish’s leadership, the studio has grown multifold owing to his strong ability to maintain a balance between business and creativity. As CEO and minority shareholder of Cosmos-Maya since 2012, he is credited with achieving a number of milestones not only for the studio but also for … [Read more...] about Anish Mehta steps down as CEO of Indian animation studio, Cosmos-Maya
Astro announces Tunku Ali Redhauddin as new Chairman
The Board of Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad (Astro) announced Tunku Ali Redhauddin Ibni Tuanku Muhriz who currently serves as Independent Non-Executive Director on the Board to succeed Tun Zaki Tun Azmi as the new Chairman of Astro effective 23 June 2022. Tun Zaki Tun Azmi who has served as Chairman of Astro since its listing on Bursa Malaysia in 2012 retires upon the conclusion of Astro’s Tenth Annual General Meeting. He said: “As Chairman of Astro, I have been privileged to have worked … [Read more...] about Astro announces Tunku Ali Redhauddin as new Chairman
ABP Network names Sameer Rao as CEO of ABP Creations Pvt. Ltd.
India’s leading media conglomerate, ABP Network, has appointed Mr. Sameer Rao as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ABP Creations Pvt. Ltd., a 100% subsidiary of ABP Network Pvt. Ltd. A seasoned media and entertainment professional, Sameer has a wide-ranging experience of two decades in television, film, and digital platforms. His appointment has been effective from 1st June 2022. He will be operating from ABP Network’s Mumbai office. Sameer is a well-regarded senior Indian media and … [Read more...] about ABP Network names Sameer Rao as CEO of ABP Creations Pvt. Ltd.
Jean-Marc Rouhette joins Pernel Media as Chief Operating Officer
Pernel Media, one of France’s leading international content production businesses announced it has appointed former Mediawan senior executive Jean-Marc Rouhette to the newly-created role of Chief Operating Officer. Reporting to Pernel Media President Samuel Kissous, Jean-Marc will assume responsibility for business affairs, finance and production management. He will also be instrumental in developing the company’s activities in the scripted, digital and brand content … [Read more...] about Jean-Marc Rouhette joins Pernel Media as Chief Operating Officer
Humble Bee Films names Richard Thomson as Executive Chair
Leading Bristol-based independent premium factual production company Humble Bee Films announced that Richard Thomson has joined the company as Executive Chair. Former Wall to Wall Managing Director Thomson, who has also previously held senior management roles at Tiger Aspect, Endemol and Optomen Television has joined the Attenborough’s Life in Colour producer after working with the business for two years in a freelance Non-Executive Director capacity. Humble Bee Films was launched in … [Read more...] about Humble Bee Films names Richard Thomson as Executive Chair