BBC Studios Nordic Productions has appointed Mirja Minjares as Head of Entertainment. In this role, she will lead the creative Norwegian production team and, together with local Management, be responsible for developing BBC Studios’ content strategy in Norway. Minjares brings 20 years of experience across production, commissioning and senior project management in a range of […]
Technetix has announced the promotion of Matthijs Laro to Director of Research. Laro was responsible for the development of Technetix’ patented Direction Neutral Amplifier (DNA) technology. The technology, deployed across multiple products, enables ultra-wideband bi-directional signal flow on broadband cable network amplifiers without diplexers, providing maximum flexibility and enabling networks with future optionality. Holding six […]
The Production Guild of Great Britain (PGGB) has announced that Kaye Elliott will join as its new CEO, starting July 16th. Elliott joins PGGB from ScreenSkills where she is currently Director of High-End Television (HETV) setting the strategy and overseeing all aspects of HETV industry investment in skills support for UK freelancers and production companies. […]
Lucinda Hicks has been appointed CEO ofSister Group. Based in London, Hicks will drive the strategic direction and oversee execution of the independent studio and its partner companies. In a further strengthening of the executive team, Chris Fry, currently Group CFO and interim CEO, has been promoted to the newly created role of Group COO […]
Alex Mahon, who this week announced that she will step down from her role as Channel 4 CEO in the summer, is set to become the new head of live entertainment group Superstruct Entertainment. Superstruct, which is owned by the buyout firms KKR and CVC Capital Partners, is expected to confirm the appointment imminently according […]
The Television Bureau of Advertising (TVB) has announced that Steve Lanzano, President and Chief Executive Officer of TVB, will retire at the end of 2025. Lanzano has served as the head of the trade association since January 2010. In his over 30 years of media industry experience, Lanzano held leadership roles at top agencies, including […]
StudioCanal, Canal+’s in-house film and television studio, has announced a change in the management of its German distribution activity, effective June 1st. Hooman Afshari and Lutz Rippe, who previously held the position of Co-MDs of StudioCanal Germany will be appointed Co-CEOs StudioCanal Germany. In their new roles, they will report to Alex Hamilton, Chief International […]
Aprecomm, the intuitive network and customer experience platform provider, has appointed former Airties CEO Philippe Alcaras as an advisor. Presiding over Airties during a time of substantial growth, when the company expanded its footprint into new markets, Alcaras brings the experience and business acumen necessary to support and advise Aprecomm’s Executive Team as global demand […]
RAAS LAB, the platform that delivers hyper-relevant ad experiences at scale for enhanced premium media performance, has announced the appointment of Laura Stephens as Head of Agency Sales UK. With over a decade of experience in digital, her appointment comes at a significant growth stage for the business. Having recently launched its Relevant Marketplace (RMP) […]
Channel 4 has announced that Alex Mahon will be stepping down down as CEO of the UK broadcaster this summer. She joined the organisation in 2017 as the channel’s first female CEO. Channel 4’s Chief Operating Officer, Jonathan Allan, will serve as interim CEO while the Board undertakes a “comprehensive recruitment process” over the coming […]