London – Banijay Group’s new production division Banijay Studios North America, led by former Endemol North America chairman and CEO David Goldberg, has made its first key hire, as Caroline Baumgard takes the Chief Creative Officer role. The announcement was made on May 27 by Goldberg, Banijay Group President and CEO, Banijay Studios North America to whom Baumgard will report. Baumgard will begin her new role effective immediately and will be based in the Los Angeles office. … [Read more...] about Banijay Studios North America appoints new Chief Creative Officer
Appointments
MTG appoints new EVP for free-TV and radio operations
Stockholm, Sweden – Modern Times Group MTG AB (publ.) (‘MTG’ or ‘the Group’), the international entertainment group, announced on May 23 the appointment of Anders Jensen as Executive Vice President of the Group’s Scandinavian free-TV and radio operations with effect from August 1. The newly created role will report directly to MTG President and CEO Jorgen Madsen Lindemann, and be responsible for the overall management and development of the … [Read more...] about MTG appoints new EVP for free-TV and radio operations
FremantleMedia Asia appoints Regional Chief Operating Officer
FremantleMedia Asia announced on May 19 the appointment of FremantleMedia North America executive Michelle Landy to the newly-created role of Chief Operating Officer as the company steps up its investment in Asia. Reporting to Managing Director Paul O’Hanlon, Landy joins FremantleMedia Asia with a decade’s experience with FremantleMedia across two continents. In her previous New York based role as SVP Legal & Business Affairs, she was responsible for a range of commercial deals … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia Asia appoints Regional Chief Operating Officer
eOne Television appoints new president of international sector
London/Toronto – Entertainment One Television (eOne Television) announced on May 13 the executive appointment of Stuart Baxter, who joins the company in the role of President, eOne Television International, reporting to eOne Television Chief Executive Officer John Morayniss. eOne Television International is the company’s television sales and distribution arm. In addition to handling the international distribution for eOne-produced content, the division handles third-party … [Read more...] about eOne Television appoints new president of international sector
Scripps Networks Interactive hires three media veterans
Singapore – Scripps Networks Interactive, parent company of lifestylemedia networks Asian Food Channel, Food Network and Travel Channel in the Asia Pacific region, announced on May 15 the appointment of three media veterans to support its expansion in the area’s fast-growing emerging markets. Angelica Santa Maria (Angie) will lead advertising sales, Carl Zuzarte will lead production and promotions, while Candice Chua will direct affiliate … [Read more...] about Scripps Networks Interactive hires three media veterans
Turner AP expands Phil Nelson’s role
Hong Kong – Turner International Asia Pacific announced on May 12 that Phil Nelson has been appointed Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Southeast Asia Pacific and North Asia. Phil Nelson Previously responsible for strategic planning and North Asia, Nelson now has operational oversight for the commercial functions of Turner’s business in Southeast Asia Pacific in addition to Japan and Korea. Reporting to him from these three regional areas are Tom Perry, Ron … [Read more...] about Turner AP expands Phil Nelson’s role
