Rainbow Group has appointed Gian Paolo Tagliavia as executive VP of TV, digital and talent.
Tagliavia has previously led Rai Pubblicità and held senior roles at companies such as Rai, Mediaset, La7, MTV Italia and Telecom Italia. Tagliavia’s arrival marks another step in Rainbow Group’s development and diversification strategy and follows the company’s recent investment from The Equity Group.
“I am delighted to welcome Gian Paolo Tagliavia to the Rainbow team,” said Iginio Straffi, founder and president of Rainbow. “I am thrilled to start this new collaboration with a man with his expertise, whom I have known and respected for many years. With his experience and strategic vision, Gian Paolo will be a key figure as we seek to expand the business and work through the creative challenges.”
Tagliavia said, “I have known and respected Iginio Straffi for many years, and I am delighted to be joining Rainbow Group at such a dynamic and challenging time. Rainbow has captivated global audiences with creativity, innovation and a bold vision of entertainment. I look forward to being part of an Italian success story around the world.”