Endemol Shine Group announced leadership and structure of its international creative and formats business. Shine Network and Endemol's Creative Operations, both of which provided creative and production support to each company’s travelling formats, have been brought together as Endemol Shine Creative Networks. Iris Boelhouwer, who has to date overseen Endemol's creative and format distribution teams as Managing Director of Creative Operations, has decided that she will leave in the summer … [Read more...] about Endemol Shine Group makes appointments
Appointment
Keshet International hires Sebastian Burkhardt
In his new role, Sebastian Burkhardt will be tasked with identifying and executing new business opportunities for the company, including co-productions and deficit financing as well as acquiring third party formats and finished programming for distribution. He will also spearhead the company’s push into finished programming and maximise its sales potential across all platforms. Burkhardt will report to KI’s Managing Director Distribution Keren Shahar. … [Read more...] about Keshet International hires Sebastian Burkhardt
A+E Networks promotes Pooja Nirmal Kant
New York/Singapore – Pooja Nirmal Kant has been promoted to Director, International Content Sales, Asia at A+E Networks. The announcement was made by Glen Hansen, Vice President, International Content Sales, Asia-Pacific, to whom she reports. Pooja Nirmal Kant Based in Singapore, Kant oversees content distribution across Southeast Asia, with a focus on driving sales for A+E Networks’ growing scripted catalogue throughout the region. In addition, Kant will continue to manage and grow … [Read more...] about A+E Networks promotes Pooja Nirmal Kant
Discovery makes appointment
Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) announced the appointment of Hee-Man Lee as country manager, Korea. Lee is based in Seoul. Reporting to Tommy Lin, senior vice president and general manager, North Asia, Lee will oversee DNAP's operations in Korea and develop new business initiatives and growth opportunities for the portfolio of networks. He is also tasked with managing the local affiliate and ad sales business, and further establishing DNAP's profile. "With his years of … [Read more...] about Discovery makes appointment
MediaCorp makes appointment
Singapore – MediaCorp announced the appointment of Shane Mitchell to accelerate the growth of its digital business. Shane Mitchell In the newly created position of Head, Digital, Mitchell will be responsible for driving a unified digital strategy across MediaCorp’s online and mobile properties, commercialising business lines, improving user experience and working on strategic partnerships. Mitchell will also focus on strengthening digital expertise across the organisation, … [Read more...] about MediaCorp makes appointment
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific’s President and Managing Director Arjan Hoekstra departs
Singapore – Over the past several years, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) has made a number of investments to expand its presence across the region. As the company continues to chart its course for the future, DNAP's president and managing director Arjan Hoekstra has resigned due to a divergence of views about the strategic plan for the region. During his tenure, Arjan oversaw several key initiatives including the acquisitions of Food TV and Living Channel in New Zealand, and … [Read more...] about Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific’s President and Managing Director Arjan Hoekstra departs
