Inmarsat announced that IEC Telecom Group, a Global Xpress (GX) Value-Added Reseller (VAR), has additionally been appointed as a global Distribution Partner (DP) for Inmarsat’s L-band portfolio, including BGAN, IsatHub and IsatPhone. IEC Telecom Group is a fixed and mobile satellite distribution provider with a presence in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), sub-Saharan Africa and Central and South East Asia. Greg Ewert, President of Inmarsat Enterprise, said, “We are … [Read more...] about IEC Telecom appointed as Inmarsat global DP
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Asian casts in ‘Strike Back’
Singapore – The fourth and final season of Strike Back will premiere on 1 August at 10pm (9pm Thai.Jkt) on CINEMAX. Shot in Europe and Asia, this season features new Asian cast members, Michelle Yeoh (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon II), Will Yun Lee (The Wolverine) and Pu Vithaya Pansringam (The Hangover Part II) who join returning cast members in this Emmy-nominated Cinemax action series, which follows a stealth counterterrorism unit as it … [Read more...] about Asian casts in ‘Strike Back’
Arun Kapoor departs ZEEL
Mumbai − Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) announced the resignation of Arun Kapoor, CEO, Taj TV-Distribution Business, who has decided to move on to pursue his alternate career interests outside the group and the elevation of Rajesh Sethi to CEO-Taj TV Ltd. Presently, the Global CEO of Ten Sports, Mr. Sethi will be taking charge of Taj TV Ltd, overlooking the Sports and Distribution Business w.e.f 1 May. He will continue to report to ZEEL MD & CEO, Punit Goenka. … [Read more...] about Arun Kapoor departs ZEEL
Toon Boom Animation makes appointment
Montreal, Canada – Toon Boom Animation announced the appointment of Michel Besner as President, effective immediately. Besner, who previously worked at Meltwater, brings over 20 years of entrepreneurial and executive experience to Toon Boom – provider of 2D animation and storyboarding software. “Michel’s track record of success within all mediums of animation – traditional, web, gaming, mobile – and his proven leadership abilities will … [Read more...] about Toon Boom Animation makes appointment
Movideo makes appointment
Australia − Movideo has announced two new Director roles to its expanding Global Leadership Team. As Director of Product, Ashok Seshadri will be based out of the companies head office in Melbourne and will be responsible for the roadmap of the Movideo Platform and Movideo HUB. Ashok has been in the technology arena for more than 14 years having worked for Intel, Samsung, and Ooyala. He joins the Movideo team from Ooyala where he was the product lead on the platform side of the … [Read more...] about Movideo makes appointment
Thom Beers to depart Fremantlemedia
Burbank and London − Thom Beers, CEO, FremantleMedia North America, announced he will be stepping down as CEO when his contract with the company concludes this summer. Beers will be replaced by Jennifer Mullin, EVP, Current Programming and Craig Cegielski, EVP, Scripted Programming who will be promoted to Co-CEOs, FremantleMedia North America (FMNA). Mullin and Cegielski will report directly into Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO, FremantleMedia, and will also have a seat on the FremantleMedia … [Read more...] about Thom Beers to depart Fremantlemedia