Zodiak Media has appointed ITV Studios Global Entertainment Exec Jean-Philippe Randisi as CEO Zodiak Kids, a new position with executive responsibility across the group’s dedicated Kids division. Randisi will take the helm of Zodiak Kids this summer and will be charged with coordinating and leveraging Zodiak Media’s considerable expertise in the market. He will be responsible for the entire Zodiak Kids division consisting of three sizeable production houses; Marathon Media and Tele … [Read more...] about Jean-Philippe Randisi appointed CEO Zodiak Kids
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Zodiak hires new global formats chief
Zodiak Media has hired Grant Ross for the new role of EVP Global Creative Development and Format Acquisition, a move that marks the company’s ambition in global formats. Ross will be responsible for driving Zodiak’s global formats business, including the acquisition of international formats around the world, but also leading in-house format development. Grant Ross Ross will also co-chair Zodiak’s newly created International Development Board together with Joel Karsberg, Chief … [Read more...] about Zodiak hires new global formats chief
Zodiak UK Kids CEO steps down
Zodiak Media announced on April 15 that Nigel Pickard is stepping down from his role as CEO of Zodiak UK Kids and Chair of The Foundation, but will return as a consultant and advisor on a range of projects for the company. He will also continue as an Executive Producer on key titles for The Foundation including The Floogals, the brand new CGI and live-action series co-produced with U.S. pre-school cable channel Sprout and distributed by Zodiak Kids. The Foundation will continue to operate under … [Read more...] about Zodiak UK Kids CEO steps down