Inmarsat, a provider of global mobile satellite communications services, announced that Robert (Rob) Ruijter will join the Board on 1 February as an additional non-executive director. Ruijter was the Chief Financial Officer of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines from 2001 until its merger with Air France in 2004 and the Chief Financial Officer of VNU N.V. (a publicly listed marketing and publishing company now the Nielsen company) between 2004 and 2007. In 2009 and 2010 he served as the CFO of ASM … [Read more...] about Inmarsat appoints non-executive director
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Viacom Networks Japan names Senior Vice President and General Manager
Tokyo/Singapore – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia announced that Susumu Imata has been appointed Senior Vice President and General Manager of Viacom Networks Japan. In this position, Imata reports directly to Mark Whitehead, VIMN Asia's Executive Vice President and Managing Director and is based in Tokyo. He will oversee the management and operations of the Japan office, across VIMN's brands and business including MTV, Nickelodeon, digital media, program sales and consumer … [Read more...] about Viacom Networks Japan names Senior Vice President and General Manager
New joint venture ‘Endemol Shine Group’ launches
Details were announced regarding the new joint venture of 21st Century Fox and funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, LLC bringing together Endemol, Shine and CORE Media, to create a global entertainment group with a portfolio of international hits including Masterchef, American Idol, Big Brother, Broadchurch, The Money Drop, Peaky Blinders, Grantchester, Deal or No Deal, Wipeout, The Biggest Loser, Black Mirror, Mr. Bean, So You Think You Can Dance, One Born Every Minute, The … [Read more...] about New joint venture ‘Endemol Shine Group’ launches
Intelsat Board appoints Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Luxembourg – Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I), a provider of satellite services, announced that current Intelsat President and Chief Commercial Officer Stephen Spengler has been promoted to Deputy Chief Executive Officer. Under the company’s succession plan, Intelsat Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David McGlade will transition to the position of Executive Chairman, effective 1 April 2015, at which time Spengler will become Chief Executive Officer. McGlade will have served as the … [Read more...] about Intelsat Board appoints Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Zee Entertainment strengthens its Digital Team
Mumbai – Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) aspires to strengthen its digital presence by creating brand solutions for clients on the digital platforms that is imperative to the organisation’s growth. With this objective, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) announced the appointment of Anjana Kshetry as Head of Brand Solutions, Zee Digital. In her new role, Kshetry will report to Debashish Ghosh, Chief Knowledge Officer, Essel Group. Kshetry will be working in close … [Read more...] about Zee Entertainment strengthens its Digital Team
A+E Networks® Asia’s new executive appointments
Singapore – A+E Networks® Asia announced two executive appointments to the company’s programming and promotions teams. Brad Cox joins A+E Networks Asia as Senior Director, Content – Lifestyle & Entertainment Channels. He oversees scheduling and acquisitions for Lifetime and FYI, reporting to Michele Schofield, Senior Vice President, Programming and Production. Previously, Cox held senior programming positions at Active TV and ANTV. He served in various production roles … [Read more...] about A+E Networks® Asia’s new executive appointments