BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) has announced its new Head of Legal, Emren Kara. His specialist background in digital media will be an asset to the company as it grows in the region. Kara comes to BBC Worldwide with a wealth of experience from Mi9 – the digital arm of Nine Entertainment – where he managed all legal, compliance and regulatory work across the company’s businesses and assets, including ninemsn.com.au and msn.co.nz. Kara will report … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide ANZ appoints Emren Kara as Head of Legal
Appointments
Javier Avitia named EVP, Legal and Business Affairs of CBS Studios International
Hollywood, California – Javier Avitia has been appointed Executive Vice President, Legal and Business Affairs, CBS Studios International, it was announced on July 28 by Armando Nuñez, President and Chief Executive Office, CBS Global Distribution Group. In his new position, reporting to Nuñez, Avitia will oversee all business and legal affairs for the international division, supporting the Company’s growing operations in content licensing, format sales and … [Read more...] about Javier Avitia named EVP, Legal and Business Affairs of CBS Studios International
The Walt Disney Company announces two new appointments
Burbank, California – Underscoring the growing importance of Asia to The Walt Disney Company’s global growth strategy, Paul Candland has been named to the newly created position of president, The Walt Disney Company, Asia, with oversight of Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, and Greater China. Candland, a 16-year Disney veteran and president of Walt Disney Japan, will be responsible for driving the company’s strategy and coordinating all of its business efforts in Asia. He will … [Read more...] about The Walt Disney Company announces two new appointments
activeTV Asia makes three new key appointments
Singapore – activeTV Asia has made three new appointments as it increases its production output in the region. Christopher Berry comes in as Head of Development, charged with expanding the company’s already impressive production slate. Christopher Berry Berry's career in television and film has spanned some three decades. He recently served as Series Producer on activeTV’s production of Asia’s Next Top Model season 2 for FIC and was Executive Producer … [Read more...] about activeTV Asia makes three new key appointments
Exset appoints new COO
The Netherlands – Exset announced on July 24 the appointment of Rian Bester as Chief Operating Officer. Rian Bester Based at the company’s head office in Almere, The Netherlands, Bester brings a wealth of technical and global managerial experience to Exset. He has been in the broadcast technology industry for over 15 years. Born in South Africa, he obtained his Honours Degree in Engineering from the University of Pretoria. He moved to The Netherlands in 2000 and worked for … [Read more...] about Exset appoints new COO
Scripps Networks promotes Crystal Washington to SVP
Knoxville, Tennessee – Crystal B. Washington has been promoted to senior vice president of external relations and vendor management at Scripps Networks Interactive. Crystal B. Washington In this role, Washington will be charged with the enhancement and management of the company’s relationship with key constituents and community partners to strengthen Scripps Networks position in the marketplace as well as ensure a diverse pool of vendor partners. The company owns and operates HGTV, … [Read more...] about Scripps Networks promotes Crystal Washington to SVP
