New York – 21st Century Fox announced on July 14 that Dana Walden and Gary Newman will oversee a new business unit within Fox Networks Group, Fox Television Group, which will combine Fox Broadcasting Company (FBC) and 20th Century Fox Television (TCFTV). The announcement was made by Peter Rice, Chairman of Fox Networks Group, to whom both Newman and Walden will now report. Their respective appointments are effective later in July. In their new roles as Chairmen and CEOs of Fox … [Read more...] about Fox Broadcasting Company and 20th Century Fox Television unites in new business unit
Appointments
Global Eagle Entertainment appoints Dave Davis as CEO
Los Angeles, California – Global Eagle Entertainment, a worldwide provider of in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions for airlines, announced on July 9 that its Board of Directors has appointed Dave Davis as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. A veteran of Northwest Airlines and U.S. Airways, Davis was previously the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Global Eagle Entertainment (GEE). He takes over from … [Read more...] about Global Eagle Entertainment appoints Dave Davis as CEO
MediaCorp appoints Head of Brand and Communications
Singapore – MediaCorp has appointed Karen Yew as Head, Brand and Communications, responsible for brand management, all communications including media relations, internal communications and government relations, as well as corporate social responsibility. She reports to Shaun Seow, Chief Executive Officer, MediaCorp. Karen Yew Prior to this, Yew was with NTUC Income, where, during a two-and-a-half year tenure, she was responsible for managing its reputation in line with its corporate … [Read more...] about MediaCorp appoints Head of Brand and Communications
BBC World News announces new presenter for “Global”
BBC World News has announced on July 9 the new presenter for its flagship programme Global. Matthew Amroliwala joins the international news channel from the BBC’s UK service. Amroliwala will take over from Jon Sopel who was appointed the BBC’s North America Editor in April. He will be on air from September. Amroliwala joined the BBC in 1989. He is currently a lead presenter on the BBC News Channel and has previously worked as a foreign correspondent, a political … [Read more...] about BBC World News announces new presenter for “Global”
Zodiak Media appoints Michael Carrington new CEO of The Foundation
Michael Carrington has been named as the new CEO for Zodiak-owned UK production company The Foundation, part of Zodiak Kids on July 8. He joins The Foundation from HIT Entertainment, one of the world’s leading preschool entertainment companies, where he held the position of Vice President of Global Content & Executive Producer. The hire is the first under recently appointed Zodiak Kids CEO Jean-Philippe Randisi, who joins Zodiak Media from ITV Studios, strengthening the group’s … [Read more...] about Zodiak Media appoints Michael Carrington new CEO of The Foundation
Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios appoints new CEO
Nusajaya, Johor – Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios (“PIMS” or the Studios), the largest independent integrated studios facility in the South East Asia, announced the appointment of Rezal A. Rahman as the Chief Executive Office (“CEO”) of Iskandar Malaysia Studios Sdn Bhd (“IMS”) with effect from 1 July 2014. IMS is the company established to undertake PIMS development. Michael Lake, who has been the CEO of IMS since December 13, 2010, will now … [Read more...] about Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios appoints new CEO
