Keshet Studios, the US-based production arm of global content producer and distributor Keshet International, has appointed Lisa Roos Executive Vice President of Television. With over 18 years’ experience in developing original content for broadcast and cable networks, Lisa will report to Keshet Studios’ President Peter Traugott. Working alongside Traugott and his team of executives, Lisa’s focus will be on developing original IP to bolster Keshet Studios’ burgeoning slate of limited and … [Read more...] about Keshet Studios appoints Lisa Roos as EVP of Television
Appointments
HELIUM appoints Therese Hegarty as CEO
With a highly respected career in production and distribution, Therese Hegarty has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of HELIUM. Most recently Chief Executive of Seven Studios Group - helming the group’s entities and activities across Sydney, Melbourne, London, Auckland and Los Angeles, and previously VP Production & Business for Beyond International, Therese has extensive experience in program development, production and distribution across both production company and broadcast … [Read more...] about HELIUM appoints Therese Hegarty as CEO
BBC Studios bolsters its digital news team
BBC Studios has announced a number of new roles aimed at further bolstering its digital news team. News Corp SVP and Global Head of Product Jennie Baird has been appointed to a newly created position of EVP and MD of Digital News and Streaming. During her tenure at News Corp, Baird was responsible for developing digital solutions for News Corp’s range of media companies including Dow Jones, News UK, News Corp Australia, New York Post, Storyful, Realtor.com, Foxtel and HarperCollins … [Read more...] about BBC Studios bolsters its digital news team
HBO, Sony veteran Beatriz Pineda joins SSIMWAVE as Product Strategy head
Beatriz Pineda, a leading digital media supply chain expert with HBO and Sony, will help accelerate the development and availability of tools that objectively define video quality as Senior Director, Product Strategy at SSIMWAVE®. Pineda will bring market insights honed during nearly two decades in the production, distribution and equipment sectors to her new role, which will involve ensuring the closest possible alignment between SSIMWAVE’s Video Quality Automation products and the needs of … [Read more...] about HBO, Sony veteran Beatriz Pineda joins SSIMWAVE as Product Strategy head
Abacus Media Rights appoints Charlie Charalambous as Head of Acquisitions
Abacus Media Rights (AMR), a member of the Amcomri Media Group, is delighted to announce the appointment of Charlie Charalambous who joins the expanding AMR team as Head of Acquisitions, based in London. Charlie, an experienced TV professional with knowledge of both the UK and International entertainment markets, joins the team from UKTV, where he was responsible for acquiring and investing in programming for the network’s seven channels as well as working across BBC Studios’ global channels … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights appoints Charlie Charalambous as Head of Acquisitions
ABC appoints Jessica Ellis as Head of ABC Commercial
The ABC has appointed Jessica Ellis as the Head, ABC Commercial, where she has been overseeing the role from August 2021. Since joining ABC in February 2007, Jess has provided insight and experience to the leadership of ABC Commercial. In her most recent position as Head, Content Sales & Distribution, Jess has been responsible for delivering Commercial’s success across Global TV distribution, News Syndication and Home Entertainment. Under her leadership, ABC Commercial has signed major … [Read more...] about ABC appoints Jessica Ellis as Head of ABC Commercial
