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Mouratsing appointed MD of Annalect UK

Omnicom Media Group (OMG), the media services division of Omnicom, has named Dylan Mouratsing UK Managing Director of its Annalect data and analytics division. In his new role, Mouratsing, who joins Annalect following his tenure as Global Chief Data Officer and Partner at WPP’s T&Pm agency, will oversee the design and delivery of data and tech […]

October 3, 2024

ITV Studios hires A+E Networks’ Buchanan

ITV Studios has appointed Katie Buchanan as EVP Americas, Global Partnerships. She joins from A+E Networks, having also held a variety of Programming Strategy and Acquisitions roles at NBCUniversal and Viacom, she will report to EVP Global Sales & Commercial Strategy, Tom Clark in London. Buchanan will be responsible for driving revenue growth and maximising […]

October 2, 2024

Telia Company hires Fürst

Telia Company has announced the appointment of Alexandra Fürst as Chief Technology and Information Officer and a member of the Group Executive Management team, effective March 31st 2025, at the latest. Fürst is currently Chief Operating Officer of Dustin Group. Following Telia’s change programme, announced on September 4th, the Common Products & Services (CPS) unit […]

October 2, 2024

Valentine named Director of BBC Scotland

The BBC has appointed journalist and editorial leader Hayley Valentine as its new Director in Scotland. She brings a  range of experience to her new role from both inside the BBC and working in the independent production sector in Scotland. Since joining the BBC in 1996, Valentine has been Executive Producer of BBC Question Time, […]

October 1, 2024

Pays named MD at WBITVP Belgium

Warner Bros International Television Production (WBITVP) has announcd that Ben Pays will join WBITVP Belgium as Managing Director on October 7th. Pays will be responsible for the general management and commercial and operational leadership of WBITVPB’s non-scripted entertainment and authentic fiction business. He is also charged with developing new ideas and adapting existing IP from […]

October 1, 2024

Bellivier de Prin appointed SoftAtHome CEO

SoftAtHome, an independent software provider for connected home ecosystems, has announced the appointment of Arnaud Bellivier de Prin as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). With over two decades of leadership in the IT and telecom industries, Bellivier de Prin brings a wealth of knowledge in cloud, security, digital transformation, and operational excellence to SoftAtHome. […]

October 1, 2024

Nippon TV names Hiramatsu MD of Global Content Business

Nippon TV, the Japanese entertainment network, has announced the appointment of Satoru Hiramatsu to the position of Managing Director of Global Content Business. Hiramatsu, previously from Nippon TV’s linear and streaming programming division, will now report directly to Yuzo Kuwahara, Operating Officer and President of Content Business, and replaces Mikiko Nishiyama who is now Executive […]

September 30, 2024

BT announces organisation changes

BT Group has announced changes to its Strategy and Change and Digital units. Tom Meakin, who joined BT Group in April as interim Chief Strategy and Change Officer, will be appointed to the role permanently from November 1st. Meakin joined from McKinsey & Company where he was a senior partner leading its Consumer Tech and […]

September 27, 2024

VMO2 CEO takes break after cancer diagnosis

Following a routine health check and a series of tests, Virgin Media O2 has reported that its CEO, Lutz Schüler, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The cancer has been caught in the early stages, and his prognosis is said to “very positive”, and he’s expected to make a full recovery following surgery in the […]

September 26, 2024

INCA appoints Paddison as CEO

The Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) has announced the appointment of Paddy Paddison as its new Chief Executive Officer. Paddison succeeds founder Malcolm Corbett, who will transition into an advisory role. Paddison brings a wealth of knowledge with over four decades of experience from the early days of cable to the current fibre revolution. As […]

September 26, 2024