New MD for Endemol Norway

LONDON/STOCKHOLM/OSLO: Eric Linschooten is to take up the post of managing director for Endemol Norway, tasked with bringing Endemol’s global formats to the Norwegian market as well as developing and creating new program ideas.

Linschooten is responsible for planning and building Endemol’s growth in Norway. His remit also includes creating new programs for the local and international markets. He will oversee production of local versions of Endemol’s global formats for broadcasters in Norway as well. In this newly created role, Linschooten reports to Michael Porseryd, the CEO of pan-Scandinavian operation Endemol Nordic.

Porseryd said: “This new appointment underlines Endemol Nordic’s commitment to building its presence in Scandinavia. Eric is a highly experienced executive with an excellent reputation for delivering top rating programmes to major Norwegian broadcasters. Combining his creative and production skills with the leverage of the Endemol network will strongly position us for success and growth in the market."

Linschooten added: “This is an exciting time to join Endemol Nordic as the company begins to build its presence across Scandinavia. In Norway there is already a huge buzz around the phenomenal success of formats such as Wipeout and Endemol’s global catalogue of hit shows represents a great opportunity in the market here.”