ESS Creates New Programming Post

SINGAPORE: ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) has appointed Craig Dobbs to the newly created role of executive VP of programming and production.

Dobbs is tasked with production and programming efforts across the broadcaster’s regional networks. Both production and programming departments will be reporting to Dobbs, who will report directly to Manu Sawhney, the managing director of ESS.

Sawhney commented: "I’m delighted to welcome Craig to ESS. The integration of our programming and production departments will allow us to fully develop and exploit our programming opportunities across all media platforms to create greater synergy between content creation and content acquisition. With his creativity, passion and unique blend of experiences in programming and production, I’m confident Craig will be a great asset to our team, reinforcing our position as Asiaps top sports content provider."

Prior to joining ESS, Dobbs was the director of contest acquisitons at Fox Sports. He has also served tenures with Nine Network Australia and Ten Sports Australia.