Singapore – MediaCorp announced on July 18 two strategic appointments aimed at accelerating its transformation while maintaining its strong financial management. Jamie Ang will be appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), overseeing the group’s Finance Division, including its Risk Management and Procurement functions. She is currently the group’s Financial Controller. Jamie Ang Yeo Mui Sung, currently CFO, will be appointed to the newly created role of Chief Campus … [Read more...] about MediaCorp appoints new CFO and Chief Campus Officer
Appointments
ABC Family appoints new EVP, Strategy and Programming
Burbank, California – Salaam Coleman Smith has been named Executive Vice President, Strategy and Programming, ABC Family. It was announced on July 15 by Tom Ascheim, President, ABC Family, to whom she will report. An industry leader, Coleman Smith joins the network with extensive experience in business, creative and day-to-day network management, having served as President of Style Media for the past five years and most recently as President, Strategic Initiatives for … [Read more...] about ABC Family appoints new EVP, Strategy and Programming
Christina Miller named President and GM for three Turner networks
Atlanta – Christina Miller has been named President and General Manager for the Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. networks Cartoon Network, Adult Swim and Boomerang, as well as their digital brand extensions, including Cartoon Network.com and Adult Swim.com. The announcement was made by David Levy, President of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., to whom Miller reports. Miller will be responsible for leading the business in North America and working closely with … [Read more...] about Christina Miller named President and GM for three Turner networks
Celestial Tiger Entertainment appoints Su Wei Wong as Associate Director
Hong Kong – Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE), operator of the largest bouquet of pan-Asian channels dedicated to Asian entertainment, announced on July 16 its appointment of Su Wei Wong as Associate Director, Advertising Sales. Based in CTE’s newly-opened office in Kuala Lumpur, Wong will be responsible for driving advertising sales in Malaysia. She will be working closely with Astro Media Sales to boost advertising revenue for CTE’s channels Celestial Movies and KIX … [Read more...] about Celestial Tiger Entertainment appoints Su Wei Wong as Associate Director
ZEEL appoints Business Head of Zee TV
Mumbai – Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) announced on July 15 the appointment of Pradeep Hejmadi as Business Head – Zee TV. Pradeep will be responsible for the overall functioning of Zee TV and will report in to Bharat Ranga, Chief Content and Creative Officer (CCCO), Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited. Speaking on the appointment, Punit Goenka, MD & CEO, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited said, “We would like to welcome Pradeep into the ZEE family. … [Read more...] about ZEEL appoints Business Head of Zee TV
IWC Media appoints new Head of Formats
IWC Media has named Paul Murray as its new Head of Formats. Murray takes up the role immediately and the appointment reflects IWC’s ambition to grow its output in formatted programming. Murray, who is credited with creating shows including IWC Media’s own Location, Location, Location (Channel 4) and Antiques Road Trip (BBC Two), joins the Zodiak-owned indie from Matchlight, where he was a Creative Director. In the newly created role, Murray will generate formats … [Read more...] about IWC Media appoints new Head of Formats
