Singapore- Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Asia has announced the appointment of Nirav Haji as Vice President, Affiliate Sales. Based in Singapore and reporting to Ang Hui Keng, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Mr. Haji will lead the sales, distribution and expansion of the networks’ five entertainment channels across the region: AXN, Sony Channel, Animax, ONE and GEM. Mr. Haji has over 25 years’ of experience within the broadcast industry having worked in leadership roles at … [Read more...] about Sony appoints VP for affiliate sales
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CBS appoints Paul Franklin
Los Angeles– Paul Franklin has been named President of CBS Television Distribution (CTD). In his new role, Franklin will oversee all operations for CBS’ domestic syndication company. Franklin will assume oversight of a division that features six of the top 10 first-run syndicated shows; including long-running franchises such as Judge Judy, Entertainment Tonight, Dr. Phil, Wheel Of Fortune and Jeopardy!. The division also provides a pipeline of top-rated, off-network programming from CBS … [Read more...] about CBS appoints Paul Franklin
Keshet strengths Asia team
Keshet International (KI) is bolstering its sales team in Asia with two new hires as it continues to expand its business in the region. New Sales Managers Cherry Lu and Kelvin Ko will report to KI’s Head of Asia, Gary Pudney, taking advantage of the company’s momentum in recent months which has seen it close deals in China, India, Vietnam and Thailand. Based in Beijing, Lu will champion the KI catalogue and identify commercial opportunities for acquisitions and co-development deals across the … [Read more...] about Keshet strengths Asia team
Nippon TV selects President of IBD
Tokyo, Japan- Nippon TV’s International Business Development division (IBD), announced that Mr. Atsushi Hatayama has been appointed as the new President, International Business Development, Nippon Television Network Corporation. Coming from Nippon TV’s News Department and based in Tokyo, Hatayama will replace Ms. Yukiko Kimishima. Mr. Hatayama will be attending MIPCOM in October on behalf of Nippon TV. In his new position, Hatayama will be strengthening relationships with overseas partners in … [Read more...] about Nippon TV selects President of IBD
Redress hires Jill Grinda
Hong Kong– Redress has hired Jill Grinda as Executive Director of the environmental NGO working to promote sustainability in the fashion industry. Grinda will be based in Hong Kong and report to Redress’ Founder, Christina Dean and Redress’ newly expanded Board of Directors. Grinda will lead on overall project development for Redress and The EcoChic Design Award, the world’s largest sustainable fashion design competition, as well as to drive business development, in particular the expansion … [Read more...] about Redress hires Jill Grinda
Inmarsat makes key appointment
India- Inmarsat has appointed Gautam Sharma to head its operations in India. Mr Sharma joins Inmarsat having most recently held a series of senior international positions with telecommunications equipment and services company Huawei. He becomes managing director for India at Inmarsat; a market with significant strategic importance for the UK-listed company. … [Read more...] about Inmarsat makes key appointment
