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MTG press chief Willborg dies

June 1, 2011 12.10 Europe/London By Chris Dziadul

It is with great sadness that Broadband TV News reports the death of Bert Willborg, the head of communications at Modern Times Group (MTG).

Bert, who passed away on May 30 following a period of illness, had been at MTG and its group for 22 years and in his most recent post since 2007.

The previous positions he held included head of information at Viasat Broadcasting from 2003-7, communications manager for Victory Challenge for the 32nd Americas Cup from 2005-7 and press officer for Victory Challenge for the 31st Americas Cup from 2000-2003.

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