New MD at Chello Central Europe

LONDON/BUDAPEST: Chellomedia has appointed Levente Malnay as managing director for Chello Central Europe, effective December 1. 

Malnay will be responsible for the management and development of the Chello Central Europe channel portfolio, which includes 11 channels with a combined footprint of 46 million. Malnay will report into Mike Moriarty, the managing director of Chellomedia for Central Europe. Malnay was previously VP of MTV Networks Emerging Markets, where he developed the MTV channel portfolio throughout Central Europe.

Malnay commented: "I am delighted to be joining the Chello CE team and excited about working with the range of channels which the group now delivers to networks in Central Europe; I think the portfolio which includes international brands such as MGM, as well as channels such as Minimax, Sport1&2 & Paprika which have grown organically and are programmed here in Central Europe is a great combination; I very much look forward to working with our network partners and to continuing to enhance our channel offer and service."