New Russian Sales Manager at NBCU Global Networks

MOSCOW: Elena Glukhovskaya has been named sales manager for Russia at NBC Universal Global Networks, effective immediately.

In this newly created role, Glukhovskaya will report to Colin McLeod, Global Networks’ managing director for Central and Eastern Europe. Glukhovskaya will be key in establishing and growing NBC Universal’s entertainment channels across Russia and enhancing NBC Universal Global Networks’ relationships with affiliate platforms.

Prior to NBC Universal Global Networks, Glukhovkkaya was the head of acquisition and distribution department at Comstar, later Stream TV. She also has more than nine years of experience in the telecommunications industry.

McLeod commented, “I am delighted that Elena has joined NBC Universal Global Networks in Moscow. Our channel business has grown rapidly with new deals such as Comstar carriage of Universal Channel. Elena brings a wealth of experience in the Russian TV market, will be a fantastic value addition to our team and will continue to drive our phenomenal growth in Russia.”

“We now have an exceptional team of leaders perfectly positioned to drive our ambitious expansion plans over the next 2 to 3 years,” said Francois Roux, the managing director for Europe, Middle East and Africa at NBCU Global Networks.