The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific announced a number of executive appointments regarding the APAC leadership team for the Company’s Media and Entertainment Distribution segment, which includes direct-to-consumer, studio distribution, media networks, and content distribution businesses across the region. All these roles report to Luke Kang, president, The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific with immediate effect. A new appointment on the APAC leadership team is Jessica Kam-Engle, who joins as … [Read more...] about The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific announces leadership team
Appointments
Flame Distribution appoints Lynn Lugsden to London team
Flame Distribution is pleased to announce that Lynn Lugsden has been appointed SVP, Sales and Content Funding. Lugsden will report directly to Fiona Gilroy, Content Sales & Acquisitions Director at Flame Distribution, and will be based at the company’s London office starting immediately. Lugsden has an extensive background in the industry having worked with Tiger Aspect and Endemol as well as head of sales at the Argonon Group. Most recently Lugsden has held the role of head of formats at … [Read more...] about Flame Distribution appoints Lynn Lugsden to London team
David Elder appointed GM at Silver Trak Digital New Zealand
With their newly-established Auckland office going from strength to strength, Silver Trak Digital has announced that industry veteran and technology specialist David Elder has joined the company as GM of Silver Trak New Zealand. Elder brings with him over thirty-two years’ executive leadership and senior management experience, reporting at CEO and director level, and leading diverse teams in 24/7 mission-critical operations. As a key influencer and driver of executive teams and a positive … [Read more...] about David Elder appointed GM at Silver Trak Digital New Zealand
John Casey appointed President and Managing director of CNBC International
CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, today announced John Casey has been appointed President & Managing Director, CNBC International, effective immediately. In this role, he will oversee CNBC International’s business operations across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa and continue to be based in London. He will report to Satpal Brainch, President of CNBC Business News Worldwide and join CNBC’s executive leadership team. He replaces KC Sullivan, who is moving to NBCUniversal … [Read more...] about John Casey appointed President and Managing director of CNBC International
Hannah Barnes joins as K7 Media’s Australian Consultant
Hannah Barnes has joined the K7 Media team as its new Australian Consultant. Hannah will act as K7 Media’s presence in the region and utilise her knowledge of the country’s TV industry to contribute to K7’s highly sought-after industry resources. A highly regarded industry professional, she boasts over 20 years’ industry experience and has enjoyed an extensive career working across the UK, US, and Australian media markets. Most recently, she was Group General Manager for Lifestyle … [Read more...] about Hannah Barnes joins as K7 Media’s Australian Consultant
ITV Studios announces appointments
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has announced that Pascal Dalton has joined the company as Vice President, Global Format Sales. Dalton, who starts and joins from Endemol Shine Group, will have responsibility for ITVS GE’s worldwide formats strategy, including building on its current production partnerships and exploring new opportunities internationally. Separately, Ella Umansky has been promoted to Head of Formats Support, ITV Studios. Dalton was … [Read more...] about ITV Studios announces appointments
