Sara Alessi

SPI International’s FunBox UHD will air Italian opera content through a new agreement with Rai.

Kanal D International has appointed Ekin Koyuncu as its new sales executive for the CEE territories. 

Patricio Teubal has been named general manager of A+E Networks Italy, effective in December.

James Baker has been elevated to the newly created role of chief operating officer (COO) at Red Arrow Studios, effective immediately.

Iris Boelhouwer will be stepping down as co-CEO of Endemol Shine Netherlands at the end of October, with the position set to be absorbed by current co-CEO Boudewijn Beusmans.

Kew Media Distribution has secured sales for more than 70 hours of new content, including The Bletchley Circle: San Francisco, into the Scandinavian region.

David Mortimer (Dragons’ Den) has been named managing director of STV Productions.

Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group) will provide exclusive pan-Nordic coverage of former UFC champion Conor McGregor’s fight against UFC Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, among other boxing title fights.

RedSeven Entertainment has been commissioned by DMAX Germany to produce the new six-part motorsport event series Devil’s Race.

Chalkboard TV has appointed former BBC series producer Jon Willers as its first hire as part of the company's continued expansion in Scotland.