Following the completion of Kinnevik AB’s distribution of its entire shareholding in MTG to its shareholders in August,
Dmitry Mednikov leaves Russia’s VGTRK
Dmitry Mednikov has left the Russian state broadcaster VGTRK, where he was deputy DG and closely involved in the development of its thematic channel business Digital TV (DTV).
Fremantle appoints Sky Italia’s Andrea Scrosati as COO
Fremantle has appointed Andrea Scrosati, currently executive VP of programming at Sky Italia, as group chief operating officer.
Sean Atkins appointed CEO of StyleHaul
RTL Group has appointed Sean Atkins as new CEO of StyleHaul, effective from 10 September 2018.
Les Moonves departs as CBS chairman and CEO
CBS Corporation has reached a settlement agreement with National Amusements, members of the CBS Board of Directors, and related parties, that results in the departure of chairman and CEO Les Moonves and the settlement of disputes about control of the company.
KPN’s Digitenne starts DVB-T2 transition
KPN has begun the transition of its DTT platform Digitenne to the DVB-T2 standard.
Android’s Prüter joins Vewd as chief product officer
Vewd has named Sascha Prüter as its chief product officer. The former Google staffer had previously worked on product and engineering for Android TV.
Jorge Pavão de Sousa to head Eleven Sports in Portugal
Eleven Sports has appointed Jorge Pavão de Sousa MD for Portugal, effective September 17.
Thomas Funke new CFO of Unitymedia
Thomas Funke, Vice President Accounting and Finance Operations, will assume the function of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of German cable operator Unitymedia with immediate effect.
Zsolt Sárecz to head Antenna Hungária
Andrea Bártfai-Mager, Hungary’s minister without portfolio in charge of national assets, has appointed Zsolt Sárecz CEO of Antenna Hungária, effective September 1.