UKTV has announced that Jonathan Newman stepped into the role of Chief Commercial Officer, alongside continuing wider BBC Studios responsibilities. Additionally, David Swetman has been appointed to the newly created role of Director of Content Partnerships & Sales (UK/Ireland), UKTV and BBC Studios. Newman (pictured), who recently played a key role in securing a deal […]

Anne Laure Tingry has been appointed Chief data & AI (artificial intelligence) Officer at Canal+, reporting to Maxime Saada, Chairman of the Management Board and CEO of Canal+, and joins the group’s Executive Committee. As the global media and entertainment group steps up its focus on artificial intelligence, Tingry will be responsible for leading Canal+’s […]

Poison Pen Studios, Ben Stephenson’s ITV Studios-backed transatlantic scripted label, has announced that Fern McCauley has been appointed as Head of Development. McCauley moves over with immediate effect from her role as Head of IP Acquisitions at the label. McCauley’s appointment comes as the studio prepares for the launch of two new dramas on ITV […]

Sports Studio, the company behind Free Live Sports, has announced the formation of its Advisory Board, bringing together five media and technology executives. The advisors bring expertise spanning streaming strategy, sports media, CTV monetization, and brand marketing, and will help guide the platform’s next phase of growth. The Board consists of: Ben Grad, Principal, Riverloft […]

Sky has announced that Karen Blackett CBE has joined its Diversity Advisory Council (DAC). Blackett brings executive leadership experience across the creative, media and advertising industries. Her most recent executive roles include serving as President of WPP UK, where she led a workforce of 13,000 people and oversaw a $2 billion P&L. During this period, […]

The Whisper Group, a global production company, specialising in unscripted entertainment, sports, documentaries,  branded content, events and eSports, has announced the appointment of two new critical and strategic hires, to help the business to grow further in the developing tech led sports and entertainment industry. Fiona Morgan steps into the newly created role of Chief Brand Officer, […]

Outgoing BBC director-general Tim Davie has been appointed as the next co-chair of the Creative Industries Council. The council is a forum that brings industry and the government together to ensure the continued success of the UK’s creative economy. It aims to unite the sector and give them a clearer voice when advocating to the […]

Richard Colebourn has been appointed the Regional Director for Europe for BBC News and the BBC World Service. As Regional Director, Colebourn will be BBC News’ most senior representative in Europe and Central Asia, responsible for both editorial and operational matters across the region. He will also oversee BBC News Russian, BBC News Ukrainian and […]

Deltatre, a provider of streaming, digital, data and graphics solutions for the sports and media industries, has announced that CEO Andrea Marini will step down after five years in the role and more than 15 years with the company. He will transition to Deputy Chairman of the Group, continuing to support Deltatre’s long-term strategy and […]

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has appointed Annsofi Eriksson as its new Chief Technology Officer. Eriksson brings over 20 years of international leadership experience across IT, digital transformation and technology strategy in both private and public sector organisations. She joins the EBU from Sveriges Radio, where she works as Chief Information Officer and Director of […]