AMC Networks International Appoints Senior Execs for Key Regions

AMC Networks International (AMCNI) has put in place new leadership within its senior management team for its key regions, including Ricardo Debén being named executive VP and managing director for AMCNI Latin America.

Based in Miami, Debén was most recently chief financial and administrative officer for AMCNI Latin America.

Manuel Balsera has been named executive VP and managing director for AMCNI Southern Europe. Based in Madrid, Balsera was most recently senior VP of sales, marketing and digital at AMCNI Southern Europe.

Kevin Dickie becomes executive VP and managing director for AMCNI UK, which includes Poland, the Middle East and Africa as well as the U.K. Dickie, based in London, was most recently senior VP of the channels group for the U.K., MEA and Poland for AMCNI UK.

Levente Málnay has been appointed executive VP and managing director for AMCNI Central and Northern Europe. Málnay is based in Budapest. He most recently served as senior VP of AMCNI Central and Northern Europe.

All of these executives report to Eduardo Zulueta, who was recently named president of AMC Networks International.

“These outstanding leaders have played vital roles in the success of AMC Networks International’s strong portfolio of channels,” said Zulueta. “Their skills and experience will help AMCNI build on its strong position in the marketplace, with our premium quality content offering and the value we bring to our distribution and advertising partners.”