JP Bommel Confirmed as NATPE’s President & CEO

LOS ANGELES: JP Bommel has been named NATPE’s president and CEO after serving as managing director and COO at the association since August 2015.

The appointment comes on the heels of NATPE Miami 2017 in January, which was the first under the direction of Bommel. In his new role, Bommel will focus on establishing new membership tiers, creating year-round experiences for members and expanding the upcoming NATPE Budapest Market and Content Summit, which is set for June 19 to 22.

Andy Kaplan, the chairman of NATPE and president of worldwide networks at Sony Pictures Television, commented, “NATPE Miami 2017, the first with JP at the helm, was a huge success with compelling new tracks and record numbers of international attendees. JP has a strong track record and I’m excited to continue working with him on our shared vision for NATPE, building on its substantial reach and relevance as the industry continues to evolve around the world and across platforms.”