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.
Previously overseeing VIMN’s brands in Iberia as VP Affiliate and Digital Media, Gil’s new position will see him take responsibility for MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Comedy and Paramount Channel, a suite of digital media platforms, plus consumer products, programme sales and ad sales businesses.
Gil succeeds Raffaele Annecchino, who was promoted to Managing Director of South Europe, Middle East and Africa for VIMN earlier this year and will report directly to him.
Gil joined VIMN Iberia in 2012, having previously held positions with Turner Broadcasting, Jazztel, Via Digital, Telefonica de España and Valoris in Spain.
