MobiTV, a provider of managed mobile TV and video solutions, today announced the appointment of Paul Burmester to the role of general manager and senior vice president for EMEA.
Gerhard Zeiler to head Turner International
Gerhard Zeiler will join Turner Broadcasting System as president of the broadcaster’s international division.
Holzle back at SES sales
It’s as you were in the SES European sales team with Norbert Holzle returning to lead the department just three months after Ferenc Szelenyi was appointed as his replacement.
Lovefilm CEO quits for Mothercare
Simon Calver is to leave his role as chief executive of Lovefilm to take over as chief executive of Mothercare.
Kanouff departs SeaChange
SeaChange international President Yvette Kanouff is leaving the video technology company after 14 years.
New exec joins Cyfra+
Nicolas Dandoy has been appointed the CFO of Canal+ Cyfrowy, the operator of the Polish DTH platform Cyfra+.
SeaChange names new CFO
SeaChange International has announced the appointment of Tollgrade Communications CFO Michael Bornak as its new chief financial officer.
Canal+ strengthens management team
Raphaël de Andreis has joined the Canal+ Group as EVP in charge of the pay-TV operations, including premium and thematic channels.
Pace drops COO, O’Loughlin to head Americas
Pace has announced further changes to its operating structure following the Leighton review.
Liberty Global’s O’Neill steps down
Shane O’Neill, SVP and chief strategy officer, Liberty Global and president of subsidiary Chellomedia Services Limited, resigned from his posts as of December 30, 2011, according to a SEC filing.

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