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Hotard to succeed Lundmark at Nokia

Nokia has announced a leadership transition. Nokia’s President and CEO, Pekka Lundmark, has informed the Board that he will step down. The Board has appointed Justin Hotard as the next President and CEO of Nokia. He will start in his new role on April 1st. Hotard joins Nokia with more than 25 years’ experience with […]

February 10, 2025

Putin fires Russia’s space agency boss

On February 6th, the Head of Russian Space Agency Roskosmos, Yuri Borisov, was dismissed from his position after just two and a half years years in the post, and the former Deputy Minister of Transport, Dmitry Bakanov, was appointed as the new Director General of the Roskosmos State Corporation, the Kremlin announced. Bakanov was born […]

February 10, 2025By Chris Forrester

Quickplay appoints Bartow as North America GM

Quickplay, a provider of OTT solutions, has announced the appointment of Jordan Bartow as General Manager, North America. Prior to joining Quickplay, Bartow worked at Google Cloud where he led some of the company’s strategic initiatives, driving AI adoption for global media, entertainment, and sports leaders. Whilst there, Bartow also worked with LIV Golf where […]

February 10, 2025

Zixi makes commercial leadership hires

Zixi, a specialist in IP-based, live video transport and observability software, has appointed Josh Wiggins as Chief Commercial Officer and Kris Alexander as VP of Product and Industry Marketing. Zixi says these strategic hires reinforce its leadership team as the company continues to expand its market presence in next-generation video contribution and distribution. Wiggins brings […]

February 6, 2025

ABS hires Eutelsat’s Karimbhai

Agility Beyond Space (ABS) has hired Sameer Karimbhai as its General Counsel. Karimbhai joins ABS following his tenure at Eutelsat, where he served as OneWeb General Counsel and Group Company Secretary. His experience includes leading significant corporate projects such as helping secure over $4 billion of equity and debt funding for OneWeb, guiding the company […]

February 5, 2025By Chris Forrester

Dauba-Pantanacce named Chief Comms & Brand Officer at TF1

Anne-Gabrielle Dauba-Pantanacce has been appointed Chief Communications & Brand Officer at TF1 Group with effect from April 1st. She succeeds Maylis Carçabal, who has been promoted to Chief Communications Officer at the Bouygues group. In her new role, Dauba-Pantanacce will develop and implement TF1 Group’s communication and brand strategy, supporting the French broadcasting group’s digital […]

February 5, 2025

Revry hires Schnider

Revry, a specialist in LGBTQ+ streaming entertainment, has announced the appointment of Daniel Schnider as Head of Business Development & Distribution Partnerships. With over 25 years of experience in media and entertainment, Schnider brings a wealth of expertise and strategic vision to Revry’s mission of amplifying diverse voices worldwide. Schnider most recently served as Director […]

February 5, 2025

EVS hires Gibson in EVP sales role

EVS, a specialist in live video technology for broadcast and new media productions, has announced the appointment of Bevan Gibson as Executive Vice President of Sales & Operations for North America, effective immediately. Originally from Australia, Gibson brings over 20 years of leadership experience in the broadcast industry, having held key positions in major broadcast […]

February 5, 2025

Iwan appointed S4C Chief Content Officer

Llion Iwan has been appointed as S4C’s Chief Content Officer. Iwan is currently the Managing Director of Cwmni Da – one of Wales’ leading independent production companies – which he joined in 2019 and, under his leadership, the company has increased turnover, was the first to place Welsh language content on Prime Video and developed […]

January 31, 2025

Telia announces changes to exec management; hits FY targets

Telia, the Swedish multinational telco, has announced the appointment of Bjørn Ivar Moen as Senior Vice President, Head of Telia Norway and member of the company’s Group Executive Management team, effective January 1st 2026 at the latest. Stein-Erik Vellan, currently Senior Vice President, Head of Telia Norway and member of the Group Executive Management team, […]

January 30, 2025