NBCU Global Networks Bolsters CEE Team

LONDON: Kasia Jablonska has taken on the role of commercial director for Central and Eastern Europe at NBC Universal Global Networks, based in London.

Jablonska will play a key role in establishing and expanding NBC Universal’s entertainment channels across Central and Eastern Europe, Turkey, Greece and the Middle East, along with enhancing NBC Universal Global Networks’ relationships with affiliate platforms in the region. Jablonska will be supported by Arek Taciak, the channel manager for Poland, based in Warsaw, as well as Nikol Graville, a channel manager for CEE, and Viera Cervenakova, also a channel manager for CEE, based in London.

Prior to NBC Universal Global Networks, Jablonska was regional manager for Fox International Channels in Central Europe. She also worked as acting director of TV networks for Central and Eastern Europe at National Geographic Channels International, where she launched and localized the channels in Russia, the Baltics, Balkans and Bulgaria. Jablonska will report to Laurent Dumeau, the VP of commercial and network development for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Colin McLeod, Global Networks’ managing director of Central and Eastern Europe, commented, "I am delighted that Kasia has joined us. She brings a wealth of experience in the Central Eastern Europe TV market and will be a fantastic value addition in fulfilling the growth plans in this region."

Francois Roux, the managing director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at NBCU Global Networks, added: "Kasia Jablonska’s appointment and strengthening of the team is further commitment by NBCU Global Networks to the CEE region after the establishment of offices in Moscow and Warsaw. This is an important step in our growth plan for Central Eastern Europe, a priority region where we are committed to building a significant presence with our world-class brands."