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Proximus appoints interim co-CEOs

As previously announced, the selection process for a new CEO of the Proximus Group is ongoing. The Board of Directors for the provider of digital services and communication solutions will decide on the new CEO based on a recommendation of the Nomination Committee, that steers the process with the assistance of executive search firm Heidrick […]

March 21, 2025

3SS appoints Twitchett as Head of Product

3 Screen Solutions (3SS), a provider of software solutions for set-top boxes (STB), smart TV, multiscreen and in-vehicle entertainment, has announced the appointment of James Twitchett as 3SS Head of Product. In this newly created position, effective immediately, Twitchett will lead the company’s product strategy and roadmap. He will guide 3SS’ product vision, development, and […]

March 21, 2025

ITV promotes Dziedzic to Drama Commissioner

ITV has promoted Callum Dziedzic to Drama Commissioner, reporting to Polly Hill, ITV’s Director of Drama. In his new role, Dziedzic will work on ITV’s drama slate alongside Hill and Commissioning Editor Huw Kennair-Jones. His promotion follows his tenure as Assistant Commissioner, Drama and Comedy, a role he has held since January 2023. Since joining […]

March 20, 2025

PubMatic makes leadership appointments

PubMatic, the independent technology company delivering digital advertising’s supply chain of the future, has announced key leadership appointments which it says reinforces its commitment to the Connected TV (CTV) market. The company has bolstered its expertise in the broadcast and streaming market with the appointments of Kavita Veeramah Collins as Senior Director of Advertiser Solutions […]

March 20, 2025

Diallo named Canal+ GM of Pay-TV French-speaking Africa

Aziz Diallo has been appointed General Manager of Pay-TV French-speaking Africa. He will report to David Mignot, Managing Director of Canal+ Africa. Diallo began his career in 2004 with Alcatel in the international sales department. In 2007, he joined Greenwich Consulting as a senior consultant, before joining MTN, the African telco, two years later as […]

March 19, 2025

Ludgrove appointed VP of Production at Studio 99

Studio 99, the global production company, has announced the appointment of Jessica Ludgrove in a new role of VP of Production. Reporting into Nicola Howson, President, Studio 99, Ludgrove joins with immediate effect and is responsible for overseeing and driving both the development slate and production output of the Studio 99 editorial team. With over […]

March 19, 2025

Curbishley named BBC Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer

The BBC has announced that John Curbishley has been appointed to the new role of Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer. Curbishley is a strategy, transformation, and business development executive with over 25 years of experience in the media and entertainment industry. He was most recently with Paramount Global where he served as EVP of Corporate […]

March 17, 2025

Barlett named Hyperoptic COO

Alternative full-fibre broadband provider Hyperoptic has appointed Mark Barlett as its new Chief Operating Officer. According to Hyperoptic, Barlett’s extensive operational experience gained in senior leadership positions at Openreach, BT and, more recently, at Cellnex provides him with the ideal credentials to lead on key strategic initiatives, drive operational excellence and governance, and deliver a […]

March 14, 2025

Gayo named COO of Telefónica; Ochoa leads Telefónica Spain

The Board of Directors of Telefónica has approved – following the favourable recommendation of the Nomination, Remuneration and Good Governance Committee at the proposal of its Executive Chairman, Marc Murtra – the following changes: The Board has approved the appointment by co-optation of Emilio Gayo as Executive Director of Telefónica and has also appointed him […]

March 13, 2025

PEAK Sport Media makes trio of international hires

PEAK Sport Media, the agency, advisor and investor for the world of sports content, has made three key international hires across its sales and insights teams. Ed Fleet, formerly VP Football at sports technology and betting company Stats Perform, joins as Head of Sales, based at PEAK’s London office. Fleet brings with him seven-and-a-half years’ […]

March 13, 2025