Blue Ant Studios, an international production studio and rights business, has announced at the Asia Television Forum & Market (ATF) that Nick Solowski, previously Senior Director, International Sales & Acquisitions, has been promoted to the position of VP, International Sales. Based in Toronto, Nick, an integral member of both Blue Ant Studios’ APAC and Americas teams, reports jointly to Jon Penn, Managing Director, APAC, Blue Ant Media and Bryan Gabourie, SVP, International Sales … [Read more...] about Blue Ant Studios Promotes Nick Solowski to VP, International Sales; Raft of new APAC deals announced at ATF 2024
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BBC ANZ appoints Director of Finance
The role will provide high level financial analysis and strategic planning across the Australia and New Zealand business, working for Jon Penn and alongside the senior management team to ensure that growth plans are achieved. Curry joins BBC Worldwide from AMT Group, where he is currently the Chief Financial Officer for the mobile phone retailer. In 2013 he worked as COO/CFO for The Leading Edge, an international market research and strategy services company, where he helped to improve … [Read more...] about BBC ANZ appoints Director of Finance
BBC Worldwide ANZ appoints new leadership roles
BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) Managing Director Jon Penn announced three promotions within his senior team on May 7. Fiona Lang is to take up the new role of Chief Operating Officer, overseeing corporate advisory and strategic planning, business operations and legal and business affairs including rights management. Formerly the Head of Business and Legal Affairs for the company, Fiona will be working with all business areas, supported by the finance team, to … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide ANZ appoints new leadership roles
BBC First to launch on Foxtel in August 2014
From August, BBC First on Foxtel will be the new home of premium British drama and comedy in Australia, showcasing the best award-winning, world-renowned programmes and talent in one place for the very first time. BBC First offers programmes with a uniquely British perspective – stories that challenge, immerse and entertain, as well as celebrate humanity in all its fascinating complexity. From features to sweeping series and every configuration in between, BBC First will give its audience … [Read more...] about BBC First to launch on Foxtel in August 2014
New roles for top team at BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand
Jon Penn, the new Managing Director for BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ), has made some strategic changes to key roles in his senior team, to prepare the company for growth in the territory. Deirdre Brennan is to become the Director of Content, taking responsibility for content management and development in the region, overseeing format production, drama investment and the editorial delivery of the ANZ channels. Blair McQuade has taken on the new role of Chief Commercial Officer … [Read more...] about New roles for top team at BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand
Melissa Madden appointed Director of Brands and Marketing for BBC Worldwide Australasia
Sydney – The former Director of Marketing for the Seven Network, Melissa Madden, has been appointed to the role of Director of Brands and Marketing at BBC Worldwide Australasia. She will start at BBC Worldwide Australasia in March. In her new role, Madden will be responsible for the effective management of BBC Worldwide Australasia’s marketing department, delivering marketing and brand management services across all business areas, from channels, global brands and consumer … [Read more...] about Melissa Madden appointed Director of Brands and Marketing for BBC Worldwide Australasia