Manuel Gil appointed GM of VIMN Spain

Manuel Gil

Manuel Gil has been named general manager of Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Spain where he will oversee the strategic direction of VIMN’s extensive portfolio of brands and businesses across Spain.

WRN names Thompson non-executive director

Thompson

The former managing director of Arqiva’s Broadcast & Media division has been appointed a non-executive director of WRN Broadcast.

Key exec joins Croatian telco

The Croatian incumbent telco Hrvatski Telekom (T-HT) has appointed Jens Hartmann as a member of its management board and COO Business, for a period of three years effective June 17.

Liberty makes senior appointments

RobertDunn

Liberty Global have announced that Robert Dunn, currently manager of UPC Netherlands, will be appointed the CFO of Virgin Media once its acquisition has closed.

Jan Vorstermans to leave Telenet

Jan Vorstermans

Jan Vorstermans, COO of Telenet, will leave the company on July 31, 2013. His responsibilities will be divided between two people.

FIC ups Diego Londoño

Diego Londono

Fox International Channels (FIC) announces the appointment of Diego Londoño to Chief Operating Officer (COO) for FIC’s European and African units.

Major board changes at Telekom Slovenije

Telekom Slovenije

Telekom Slovenije’s Supervisory Board has elected Borut Jamnik as its president.

Mockridge to head Virgin Media

mockridge

Tom Mockridge has been appointed CEO of Virgin Media, subject to the company’s acquisition by Liberty Global, scheduled for early June.

Senior exec joins Rostelecom

Andrei Cheglakov has been appointed the senior VP of Russia’s Rostelecom.

Blackbelt TV promotes Schmotolocha

Adrian Schmotolocha

Adrian Schmotolocha has been promoted to president, worldwide distribution at Blackbelt TV.