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Medlicott stepping down at Ericsson

Ericsson has announced that Stella Medlicott will step down from her role as Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer and Head of Corporate Relations and will leave Ericsson on March 31st 2026. Medlicott has been with the company since 2014 and has served on Ericsson’s Executive Team since 2019. A transition plan is […]

August 27, 2025

TAG hires Gappa in Sales Director role

TAG Video Systems, a specialist in software-based IP end-to-end workflow monitoring, deep probing, and real-time visualisation, has named Oliver Gappa as Sales Director for DACH, MENA, and Eastern Europe. With more than 20 years of experience in the industry, Gappa’s 20 year+ career spans both established enterprises and fast-growing startups. Most recently, he served as […]

August 27, 2025

O’Shea appointed ITV Studios Technology Director

ITV has announced the appointment of Matthew O’Shea as Technology Director for ITV Studios. O’Shea has over 30 years of experience in technology and business transformation, and will report into Simon Farnsworth, ITV CTO, with an additional reporting line into David McGraynor, Chief Operating Officer, ITV Studios. He will lead a team responsible for the […]

August 26, 2025

Radial Entertainment announces leadership appointments

Radial Entertainment, the global entertainment company managing the FilmRise and Shout! Studios brands, has announced its top leadership appointments. This large team of accomplished industry leaders brings unparalleled expertise and strategic insights to drive growth and promote innovation across Radial and its diverse portfolio in the global entertainment industry. The announcement was made by Radial […]

August 26, 2025

Yahoo UK promotes De Fusto

Yahoo UK has announced the promotion of Rachel De Fusto to Head of Agency and Investment, as the second major move in Yahoo’s UK office following the appointment of Tom Curry as UK Managing Director in July. In her new role for the UK, De Fusto will be responsible for leading a team across Agency development […]

August 26, 2025

Disney adds EVPs to tech leadership team

Disney Entertainment has made new leadership hires in its technology organisation. Adam Smith, Chief Product & Technology Officer, Disney Entertainment & ESPN, shared internally that he has hired two new Executive Vice Presidents (EVP) – Tony Donohue and Erin teague – as he continues to add to his leadership team. Donohoe joins immediately as EVP, […]

August 21, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Wadhwa named EBU Director of Human Resources

Shivani Wadhwa has been appointed as the new Director of Human Resources at the EBU. Wadhwa brings more than two decades of international experience in people and culture leadership, with a strong track record in change management, diversity and inclusion, and organisational development in complex global environments. She joins the EBU from WWF International where […]

August 21, 2025

Film and TV Charity expands Board

The Film and TV Charity has added three new members to its Board of Trustees. The Charity’s board plays a key role in overseeing the strategic delivery of the organisation’s vision and values, with a focus on championing better mental health, fairer working practices, and enhanced financial and social well-being for those working behind the […]

August 19, 2025

All3Media International promotes Askin

Independent distributor All3Media International is promoting Jennifer Askin – currently Senior Vice President, North America – to Executive Vice President, Americas, as Sally Habbershaw departs to relocate to the UK. As EVP, Americas, Askin will be responsible for managing the New York-based Americas team of All3Media International, maximising exploitation of the UK distributor’s portfolio across […]

August 18, 2025

New CEO at Arabsat

Saudi Arabia-based satellite operator Arabsat has appointed Dr Badr Alsuwaidan as President and CEO. Since 2020, Alsuwaidan has served as SVP and CTO, where he played a pivotal role in enhancing operational performance and driving technological advancement. His leadership has been instrumental in elevating Arabsat’s capabilities and reinforcing its position in the global satellite communications […]

August 13, 2025By Chris Forrester