London – Leading global distributor Kew Media Group announces the expansion of its scripted efforts with the appointment of renowned industry executive Carrie Stein as Executive Vice President, Global Scripted Series. In this newly created position, Carrie will work closely with outside producers as well as producers under the Kew Media banner to build a high-end slate of scripted television series. Based in Los Angeles, Carrie joins the Company immediately and will attend the C21 … [Read more...] about Kew Media Group appoints Carrie Stein
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ITV Studios promotes Greg Johnson
Greg Johnson has been promoted to Executive Vice President, EMEA & Americas, ITV Studios Entertainment (ITVS GE). Johnson’s expanded remit will see him lead the EMEA sales team in addition to his existing role overseeing Americas distribution. He continues to report to Ruth Berry, Managing Director, ITVS GE. Johnson joined ITVS GE in 2013 and has since led a team that doubled the size of the Americas distribution business, closing deals such as Hulu’s commission of Harlots, the … [Read more...] about ITV Studios promotes Greg Johnson
Fremantlemedia International appoints Katrina Neylon
London-FremantleMedia International announced the appointment of Katrina Neylon to the role of Executive Vice President, Global Content. Katrina will manage the existing Global Content team and oversee the acquisition strategy for all scripted and non-scripted programming for FremantleMedia International (FMI) with a look to generate strong commercial returns for all partners. Working creatively with a mix of third party and in-house producers to invest, develop and acquire content, … [Read more...] about Fremantlemedia International appoints Katrina Neylon
HBO Asia promotes Beibei Fan
Singapore – HBO Asia announces the promotion of Ms Beibei Fan (范贝贝) to Executive Vice President for New Business and Managing Director for China. In this role, Beibei will oversee all the business aspects of HBO Asia’s business in China from revenue generation to production as well as new business prospects in Asia. “Beibei has done an excellent job for the company and this promotion is recognition of that contribution,” said Jonathan Spink, CEO of HBO Asia. He further added, “With Beibei … [Read more...] about HBO Asia promotes Beibei Fan
Turner announces digital ventures
Aksel van der Wal, currently senior vice president and chief financial officer, is promoted to the new role of executive vice president, digital ventures and innovation, for Turner’s international operations, effective January 1, 2017. Under his leadership the new division will focus on driving profitable growth through international consumer-centric initiatives, including all of Turner’s international multi-platform suite of digital properties and its direct-to-consumer product … [Read more...] about Turner announces digital ventures
Dirk Hoogstra promoted to EVP of Development and Programming for HISTORY and H2
New York – Dirk Hoogstra has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Development and Programming, for HISTORY® and H2™. He has served as Senior Vice President, Development and Programming for HISTORY since 2010. “Dirk is one of the fastest rising stars in the business,” said Nancy Dubuc, President Entertainment and Media, A+E Networks, to whom he will continue to report. “Creative and entrepreneurial, he has built one of the best programming teams in … [Read more...] about Dirk Hoogstra promoted to EVP of Development and Programming for HISTORY and H2
