London/Los Angeles – Content Media Corporation (Content) has appointed Tom Bairstow to its sales team as Vice President Sales and Distribution, alongside promotions following the recent unification of the company’s film, television and digital distribution, sales and servicing operations. Based in London, Tom Bairstow will manage the company’s film and television sales across all platforms to French-speaking Europe and Africa, Japan, Asia, Israel and Middle East. He will report to Jonathan … [Read more...] about Content Media appoints new VP
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Discovery’s hires Karan Bajaj
New Delhi / Singapore– Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific has appointed Karan Bajaj as Senior Vice President and General Manager of South Asia with effect from 17 October 2016. Bajaj will focus on re-formulating Discovery’s product suite in line with accelerating demand for regional and digital offerings. He will also be responsible for executing on the company’s stated ambition to step outside of its current category leadership to build broader flagship brands and actively seek out inorganic … [Read more...] about Discovery’s hires Karan Bajaj
Sony appoints VP for affiliate sales
Singapore- Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Asia has announced the appointment of Nirav Haji as Vice President, Affiliate Sales. Based in Singapore and reporting to Ang Hui Keng, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Mr. Haji will lead the sales, distribution and expansion of the networks’ five entertainment channels across the region: AXN, Sony Channel, Animax, ONE and GEM. Mr. Haji has over 25 years’ of experience within the broadcast industry having worked in leadership roles at … [Read more...] about Sony appoints VP for affiliate sales
Discovery strengthens APAC team
Singapore– Discovery Communications has appointed Winradit Kasidit Kolasastraseni to the new position of Senior Vice President, Innovation – Asia-Pacific, and named Karan Paul as Vice President, Strategy – Asia Pacific, taking over the portfolio of Helen Whittle who has relocated to New Zealand. Both Kolasastraseni and Paul will be based in Singapore and report to Arthur Bastings, President and Managing Director of Discovery Networks Asia Pacific. Whittle continues as Vice President, Strategy, … [Read more...] about Discovery strengthens APAC team
STARZ appoints EVP
Beverly Hills, CA- STARZ has hired Pamela Wolfe as Executive Vice President of Human Resources. Working out of the company's Beverly Hills headquarters, she will assume responsibilities for all human resources functions for the approximate 800 employees across the Starz businesses. Wolfe brings to STARZ more than 20 years of expertise in all aspects of people management within the entertainment, media, sports and advertising industries. … [Read more...] about STARZ appoints EVP
BBC Worldwide Channels promote Monty Ghai to VP, Network Development, Asia
BBC Worldwide Channels Asia announced the promotion of Monty Ghai to vice president, network development, Asia. In his new role, Ghai will be responsible for identifying opportunities to increase the distribution of BBC Worldwide Channels’ portfolio including BBC Entertainment, BBC Knowledge, CBeebies, BBC Lifestyle and BBC World News in South East Asia, Hong Kong and South Korea. Working alongside the international strategy team, Ghai will also seek to introduce the channels on new … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide Channels promote Monty Ghai to VP, Network Development, Asia
