PubMatic, the independent technology company delivering digital advertising’s supply chain of the future, has announced key leadership appointments which it says reinforces its commitment to the Connected TV (CTV) market. The company has bolstered its expertise in the broadcast and streaming market with the appointments of Kavita Veeramah Collins as Senior Director of Advertiser Solutions […]
Aziz Diallo has been appointed General Manager of Pay-TV French-speaking Africa. He will report to David Mignot, Managing Director of Canal+ Africa. Diallo began his career in 2004 with Alcatel in the international sales department. In 2007, he joined Greenwich Consulting as a senior consultant, before joining MTN, the African telco, two years later as […]
Studio 99, the global production company, has announced the appointment of Jessica Ludgrove in a new role of VP of Production. Reporting into Nicola Howson, President, Studio 99, Ludgrove joins with immediate effect and is responsible for overseeing and driving both the development slate and production output of the Studio 99 editorial team. With over […]
The BBC has announced that John Curbishley has been appointed to the new role of Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer. Curbishley is a strategy, transformation, and business development executive with over 25 years of experience in the media and entertainment industry. He was most recently with Paramount Global where he served as EVP of Corporate […]
Alternative full-fibre broadband provider Hyperoptic has appointed Mark Barlett as its new Chief Operating Officer. According to Hyperoptic, Barlett’s extensive operational experience gained in senior leadership positions at Openreach, BT and, more recently, at Cellnex provides him with the ideal credentials to lead on key strategic initiatives, drive operational excellence and governance, and deliver a […]
The Board of Directors of Telefónica has approved – following the favourable recommendation of the Nomination, Remuneration and Good Governance Committee at the proposal of its Executive Chairman, Marc Murtra – the following changes: The Board has approved the appointment by co-optation of Emilio Gayo as Executive Director of Telefónica and has also appointed him […]
PEAK Sport Media, the agency, advisor and investor for the world of sports content, has made three key international hires across its sales and insights teams. Ed Fleet, formerly VP Football at sports technology and betting company Stats Perform, joins as Head of Sales, based at PEAK’s London office. Fleet brings with him seven-and-a-half years’ […]
Samaddin Asadov has stepped down from his position as Chair of the Board of Azercosmos. Asadov has been appointed Deputy Minister of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of Azerbaijan by the order of the President. During this transition, Dunay Badirkhanov (pictured) will oversee operations. He has been with Azercosmos since 2011, in various […]
Roku has announced that Lauren Benedict will join the company as Vice President of Global Advertising Sales and Partnerships. Benedict will be responsible for global revenue efforts across Roku Media to maximise Roku’s monetisation business. She will report to Jay Askinasi, Senior Vice President, Head of Global Media Revenue & Growth, and will be based […]
BBC Studios has announced that Gráinne McNamara is taking on a new leadership role, spearheading the development team for its Kids & Family live action and animation business. McNamara joined BBC Studios in 2024 as Executive Producer, Live Action and Development tasked with creating new IP and nurturing fledging ideas in the live action space […]