An industry-led body that represents Scotland’s space sector has appointed Dr Natasha Nicholson as its new CEO. Nicholson returns to not-for-profit Space Scotland after playing a key role during its formative phase as Cluster Manager. She brings a track record of delivery and stakeholder engagement, alongside scientific expertise and understanding of Scotland’s space ecosystem. Nicholson’s […]
The Board of Directors of Eutelsat has approved the hiring of Eric Labaye as a Board member and his appointment as Chairman of Eutelsat Communications and Eutelsat SA. He succeeds Dominique D’Hinninwho had announced his decision not to seek the renewal of his mandate on February 14th. Labaye’s appointment is effective immediately. The Board of […]
Paramount’s chief content licensing officer and president of its Republic Pictures label, Dan Cohen, has confirmed he is leaving the studio as it prepares to close its merger with Skydance next week. Cohen joined the company in 2017 after spending 20 years working at Disney. In an internal memo to staff, Cohen said: “This has […]
The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has announced the appointment of Kiran Mani, CEO – Digital, JioStar, as the new Chairman of the Digital Entertainment Committee. The committee will play a role in shaping the future of India’s rapidly evolving digital content ecosystem. Mani, who is also an elected Governing Council member of […]
Appear, the global leader in live production technology, has announced the appointment of Andy McClelland as Senior Vice President & General Manager for the UK & Ireland. McClelland joins Appear from Comcast, bringing with him more than 25 years of experience in video technology across engineering, sales, and executive leadership roles in the broadcast and […]
NEP Europe, a provider of media services and part of NEP Group, has announced the strengthening of NEP Connect’s leadership team with two senior appointments. Paul Bond will join NEP Connect as Commercial Director, effective September 15th. Bond brings deep industry expertise across the media and telecommunications sectors, having held senior leadership roles at BT. In addition, Chris Wright, has been […]
Little Dot Studios, an All3Media company, has appointed Steph Fernandes as its new Head of Social Creative, Entertainment. Reporting into James Loveridge, Co-Managing Director – Agency, Fernandes will shape social work for Little Dot Studios’ entertainment clients (including Netflix UK, NBCUniversal, Prime Video UK and Warner Bros Discovery), steering social storytelling. Fernandes joins Little Dot […]
The CEO of Dubai-based pay-TV operator OSN has stepped down after three years in the job. Joe Kawkabani said it was time to move on to the next challenge. He joined OSN in April 2022. Earlier this year, Warner Bros Discovery made a strategic $57 million (€39.1m) minority investment in OSN Streaming, signalling a strong […]
Radial Entertainment, the newly formed entertainment company operating the FilmRise and Shout! Studios brands, has announced the appointment of top C-suite executives and EVP of Content and Business Affairs. David Buoymaster has been named Chief Investment Officer, Johnny Holden as Chief Revenue and Strategy Officer, Dave McIntosh (pictured) as Executive Vice President of Content and […]
Particle6, the UK indie founded by Eline van der Velden, has announced that industry veteran Tom Davidson has joined the business as its first Chief Commercial Officer, following a period as a consultant. Davidson has worked in the international television industry for 30 years, holding various senior management roles, including General Manager of Sony Pictures […]