Joint MDs to Lead Endemol South Africa

November 10, 2008 World Screen

HILVERSUM,
November 10: Senior executives Levern Engel and Sivan Pillay have been named
joint managing directors of Endemol South Africa, based in the company's
offices in Johannesburg.

Engel
joined Endemol South Africa in January 2008 as head of infotainment and
entertainment, in charge of the group's productions across the region. Engel
has also overseen Endemol South Africa's creative department, developing new IP
for TV and digital media platforms.

Pillay
has been with Endemol South Africa since 2000, responsible for the company's
business affairs across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. He also led the
group's digital media business with the launch of Mobivision in 2004.

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Engel
and Pillay take up their new roles as joint managing directors with immediate
effect, and will report to Marco Bassetti, the COO of Endemol.

Bassetti
commented: "Levern and Sivan are highly skilled professionals who have
long and proven track records in their fields. Their combined experience in
business affairs and entertainment production places Endemol South Africa under
strong leadership and paves the way for further regional growth."

Engel
said: "What sets Endemol South Africa apart is its outstanding creative
and production resources as well as its understanding of Sub-Saharan regions
and their respective audiences. Our capacity and track record makes us one of
few producers in the region who are able to develop and deliver quality
content, often on a scale few companies would contemplate. This, combined with
alternative business models, perfectly positions us to take our success story
forward. "

Pillay
added: "Endemol South Africa has already become a formidable player in
South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. Our aim now is to further expand and
diversify the business to become one of the region’s premier TV and digital
media entertainment content providers. We hope to drive the business forward
with energy and enthusiasm and continue to attract the best talent to
Endemol."

—By
Kristin Brzoznowski