CNN International Commercial has appointed David Collet to Senior Director of Content Sales and Partnerships in the Asia-Pacific region. Based in Singapore, Collet is responsible for increasing content and services available for CNN’s international affiliates and partners. He will work with existing and new TV and digital publishers across the region to license CNN’s award-winning content, reporting, consultancy and training, as well as launch CNN-branded linear and digital channels. The … [Read more...] about CNN appoints APAC head
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A+E appoints head of formats
New York- A+E Networks has strengthened its global formats team as Hayley Babcock joins as Head of Formats: International Programming and Production, A+E Networks. She will liaise with programming leads at A+E Networks’ domestic brands to identify and source formats for the international marketplace. Ms Babcock will also work closely with all facets of the international formats team - including business affairs, marketing, publicity and research - to support the sales process and … [Read more...] about A+E appoints head of formats
NBCUniversal appoints Emily Yeomans
London – NBCUniversal International, the world’s leading media and entertainment company has appointed Emily Yeomans as the Vice President, Corporate Communications, NBC Universal International. Emily Yeomans as the Vice President, Corporate Communications, NBC Universal International. Yeomans will relocate from New York to London to begin her new role commencing September 7, 2015. Reporting to Denise Bassett, Senior Vice President, Communications, NBCUniversal International, … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal appoints Emily Yeomans
Thaicom appoints CEO
Nonthaburi, Thailand – Thaicom Plc announced the appointment of Paiboon Panuwattanawong to take up the roles of Chief Executive Officer of Thaicom (CEO-THCOM) and the authorized director of Thaicom from October 1, 2015. The previous CEO, Suphajee Suthumpun, will assume the role of Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer to support the new CEO during the leadership transition period from October 1 to December 31, 2015. Over the past few years, the company has been implementing a … [Read more...] about Thaicom appoints CEO
Endemol makes appointment
Global content creator, producer and distributor Endemol Shine Group announced the appointment of Wim Ponnet as Group Director of Strategy & Commercial Development. Wim joins Endemol Shine Group from Yahoo EMEA where he has been Senior Director, Strategy & Operations since 2011, responsible for driving the company’s strategic planning and business development across the region. This has included identifying and pursuing opportunities for M&A, commercial partnerships and … [Read more...] about Endemol makes appointment
BBC expands South East Asia team
BBC Worldwide in Asia announced the appointment of Kenny Hau as Advertising Strategic Partnership and Development Director, SEA. In this newly created role, Kenny is tasked with growing advertising and sponsorship revenue in the South East Asian region, planning and identifying new growth opportunities for the key channel brands for BBC Worldwide in the region. He will work closely with BBC Worldwide’s pan-regional and global advertising sales teams, and manage local affiliate partner … [Read more...] about BBC expands South East Asia team
