Singapore- Virginia Lim has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Head of Content, Production and Marketing at Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Asia, it was announced by Ang Hui Keng, Senior Vice President and General Manager for SPT Networks, Asia. Based in Singapore, Lim continues to oversee the entire network portfolio of Asian and English content channels, including AXN and ONE, as well as Animax, Sony Channel and GEM. Specifically, Lim is responsible for the overall content … [Read more...] about Promotion at SPT
Appointment
Corus appoints Head of Development
Toronto, Canda– Corus Entertainment has appointed Athena Georgaklis to the role of Head of Development for Nelvana. Georgaklis, a highly respected animation executive, will lead the acquisition of rights and the development of all original content for Nelvana, working with the studio’s producers, creators, and talent around the world. Georgaklis assumes her role effective immediately, reporting in to Scott Dyer, President of Nelvana, and working closely with the recently appointed Pam … [Read more...] about Corus appoints Head of Development
Wladimir Bocquet joins Eutelsat
Paris- Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) has appointed Wladimir Bocquet in the new post of Director of Spectrum Management Policy. He joins Eutelsat on 1 August from the GSM Association in the UK where he served most recently as Senior Director, Head of Policy, Planning and Regulatory Affairs. Wladimir will be assisted by Ethan Lavan, Director of Orbital Resources, drawing on Ethan’s skills and expertise in the satellite regulatory world. … [Read more...] about Wladimir Bocquet joins Eutelsat
Discovery’s hires Karan Bajaj
New Delhi / Singapore– Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific has appointed Karan Bajaj as Senior Vice President and General Manager of South Asia with effect from 17 October 2016. Bajaj will focus on re-formulating Discovery’s product suite in line with accelerating demand for regional and digital offerings. He will also be responsible for executing on the company’s stated ambition to step outside of its current category leadership to build broader flagship brands and actively seek out inorganic … [Read more...] about Discovery’s hires Karan Bajaj
Remarkable appoints creative team
London- Endemol Shine UK’s Remarkable is bolstering its creative team with two senior creative appointments. Dom Waugh has been promoted to Creative Director, Entertainment at Remarkable. Joining Dom in the creative team is Paul Brassey who has been appointed Head of Entertainment Development. Brassey joins from Possessed, where he was Head of Development, having been with the company since 2015. In this new role, Waugh will be responsible for expanding the company’s slate of entertainment … [Read more...] about Remarkable appoints creative team
Senior appointment at Discovery
Singapore– Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific has appointed Jay Trinidad as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Northeast Asia. Trinidad will focus on expanding the business and brands beyond pay-TV platforms toward a true convergent media and entertainment company. He will also be tasked with delivering compelling brand experiences to the millennial audience by redefining Discovery’s suite of products. … [Read more...] about Senior appointment at Discovery
