The Board of 21st Century Fox has announced a series of senior management changes, which will take effect 1 July. Rupert Murdoch, the Company’s founder and Chairman and CEO, together with Lachlan Murdoch, currently Co-Chairman, will become Executive Co-Chairmen. Chase Carey, the Company’s Deputy Chairman, President and COO since 2009, will become the Executive Vice Chairman and serve in that role through 30 June 2016. James Murdoch, currently Co-Chief Operating Officer, will become … [Read more...] about Management reshuffle at 21st Century Fox
Appointment
BBC’s Simon Cox joins Endemol Shine
Endemol Shine International announced that it has appointed Simon Cox as Head of Acquisitions. Simon is a leading executive with fourteen years’ experience in the television industry including nine years at BBC Worldwide. Most recently Simon has held the role of Investment Manager at Ingenious Media where Simon has been responsible for investment into scripted television projects, including productions such as Channel 4's Coalition, ITV Encore’s The Frankenstein Chronicles and … [Read more...] about BBC’s Simon Cox joins Endemol Shine
BHP expands in-house talent ahead of new slate
Singapore – Asia’s largest independent TV production company Beach House Pictures (BHP) is adding to its experienced in-house team with four new international hires and expansion across its post-production division ahead of a number of new greenlit series. New Head of Production Tim Franklin joins BHP from the UK. Franklin has more than 30 years experience in content production as a Senior Production Manager, Director and Line Producer across a variety of different genres. His career … [Read more...] about BHP expands in-house talent ahead of new slate
BBC makes appointment
BBC Advertising announced the appointment of Alistair McEwan as SVP Commercial Development Asia & ANZ. Alistair will be responsible for the delivery of profitable advertising sales revenues from the Asia-Pacific region on BBC World News, BBC.com, BBC World Service, Top Gear, BBC Good Food, BBC Worldwide Channels. Reporting to Carolyn Gibson, EVP BBC Advertising, Alistair will also remain part of the ANZ leadership teamunder Jon Penn, Managing Director, BBC Worldwide ANZ and join the Asia … [Read more...] about BBC makes appointment
Hasbro makes appointment
Hasbro, Inc. announced the appointment of Meghan McCarthy to the position of Head of Storytelling, effective immediately. In this new role, McCarthy will report directly to Stephen Davis, Executive Vice President, Chief Content Officer. She will be based in the Los Angeles office of Hasbro Studios. McCarthy is a Daytime Emmy Award-nominated lyricist and writer best known for her role as an Executive Producer on the My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic animated television series, a top-rated … [Read more...] about Hasbro makes appointment
Joint CEOs at Endemol Shine Australia
During a period of strong performance in Australia and following continuing and positive discussions, it was announced that Mark and Carl Fennessy will become Joint CEOs of Endemol Shine Australia. Mark and Carl Fennessy said, "Since giving notice we have continued to work through a transition, producing our current slate of shows and assisting with a succession plan. Our pride in the local business coupled with a fierce loyalty towards our talented staff was always going to make departing … [Read more...] about Joint CEOs at Endemol Shine Australia
