CME’s SVP of Broadcasting Resigns

HAMILTON: Petr Dvorak, the senior VP of broadcasting at Central European Media Enterprises, is stepping down as of December 31.

Dvorak is also stepping down as an executive director of CET 21. "Working for CME for the last 5 years has been an amazing experience, but it is time for me to change direction," Dvorak said of his resignation. "I am looking forward to developing a number of new business opportunities.”

Adrian Sarbu, the president and CEO of CME, thanked Petr Dvorak for his contribution to building the CME’s broadcasting business and managing the Czech and Slovak operations: “CET 21 operates the most comprehensive and successful television business in the Czech Republic and Slovakia and I am grateful for the energy and effort Petr put into the business.”

Anthony Chhoy, CME’s senior VP of strategic planning and operations, will assume responsibility for managing CME’s broadcasting division. Jan Andrusko has been appointed as the new CEO of CET 21, effective January 1, 2011.