MobiTV, a specialist in enabling delivery of live and on-demand TV everywhere, has elevated Vice President of Technology Cedric Fernandes to chief technology officer. Over the past eight years, Fernandes has been one of the company’s key technologists helping to drive innovation in the delivery of media to all connected screens. Most recently, in his […]
In April, Levira appointed Tarmo Osman as the new director of the Network Services Division. He is responsible for managing TV and radio services and telecommunications at Levira. “Tarmo brings a wealth of experience and fresh energy to the company management. His long experience in the field, both in Estonia and abroad, is a good […]
Ian Mecklenburgh, Virgin Media’s director of consumer platforms, was non-committal about the future of Virgin’s TiVO once Liberty is in control. He conceded that Liberty had made big investments in their proprietary Horizon system, but equally “there is an install base of 1.5 million TiVos and that carries a lot of weight.” Mecklenburgh did enthuse […]
SeaWell Networks, an expert in multiscreen video delivery solutions, has announced that Pete Thompson, Vice President of Microsoft Mediaroom, has joined the company’s Board of Directors. As the Vice President of Microsoft Mediaroom, a technology leader for IPTV platforms and visionary for multiscreen experiences, Thompson brings extensive market awareness, knowledge and experience to the SeaWell […]
US President Barack Obama is nominating venture capitalist and former wireless and cable lobbyist Tom Wheeler to head the Federal Communications Commission, according to the White House. After decades in and around Washington telecom circles, Wheeler is will take the reins of the FCC as the industry prepares for a major reshuffling of ownership of […]
Modern Times Group (MTG), the international entertainment broadcasting group, has announced that Viasat Broadcasting, which comprises MTG’s television broadcasting operations, has appointed Aleks Habdank as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of its Pay-TV Emerging Markets operations with effect from May 7th 2013. Habdank will be based in London and manage Viasat Broadcasting’s pay-TV channel operations in […]
Following the appointment of Laurent-Eric Le Lay as Chief Executive Officer of TF1 Publicité, the new leadership has been revealed with Philippe Denery as Chairman and Jean-Thierry Augustin as Chief Executive Officer of the Eurosport group – promoted from his position of Managing Director, Distribution, Rights Acquisition & Development. Philippe Denery will remain Executive Vice […]
Rovi Corporation has announced that Julian Lighton has joined the company as executive vice president of strategy and corporate development. Lighton’s responsibilities include driving strategy, mergers and acquisitions, alliances, government affairs, new ventures and business intelligence, emphasising both organic and inorganic growth initiatives. Lighton comes to Rovi from Neustar where he was chief strategy officer […]
Shazam, the media engagement company, announced that Rich Riley has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer. Andrew Fisher, who has led Shazam as CEO since 2005, has been appointed to the newly created full-time position of Executive Chairman. John Pearson who has been Chairman of the Board since 2006 will become a Non-Executive Director […]
The Open Mobile Alliance has announced the election of Gary Jones of Deutsche Telekom/T-Mobile as Chairman of OMA’s Board of Directors. Bryan Sullivan of AT&T and Cecilia Corbi of Telecom Italia have been elected Vice-chairs. Newly elected to the position of Chairman of the Board at OMA, Jones brings a wealth of mobile industry and […]