WarnerMedia Hires Country Manager for Italy, Spain & Portugal

Thomas J. Ciampa has been appointed as country manager for Italy, Spain and Portugal at WarnerMedia, following yesterday’s news of Barbara Salabè planning to depart.

Ciampa will report to Priya Dogra, president of WarnerMedia EMEA and Asia (excluding China). Ciampa will take on responsibility for the development and execution of WarnerMedia’s strategy and optimization of all commercial and group marketing activities in Italy, Spain and Portugal.

His remit includes theatrical distribution, local theatrical productions, content licensing, home entertainment, consumer products, as well as ad sales and affiliate distribution for the WarnerMedia channels and streaming services. Ciampa will continue to manage the distribution of Sony Pictures’ movies in Italy. He will work closely with WarnerMedia Studios and Networks in Burbank, as well as with HBO Max.

Ciampa has worked for WarnerMedia in a variety of senior management roles, most recently as senior VP for theatrical distribution for Italy, Spain and Portugal and Italian local productions. He first joined Warner Bros. in 2002 as sales manager.

Dogra said: “Thomas has a deep understanding of our businesses and the brands and franchises that have so much resonance with our fans across these regions. He also brings a strong commitment to our distribution partners as well as to the creative community. Thomas is a dynamic leader with an impressive track record and will be an integral part of my leadership team.”

Ciampa said: “It is a huge privilege to lead WarnerMedia in Italy, Spain and Portugal. In my three decades at WarnerMedia, I have seen the many ways in which our entertainment and brands touch people’s lives. Our position is strong, and my leadership team and I will focus on super-serving our consumers, working closely with our partners and delivering continued growth. I would also like to extend my gratitude to Barbara for her remarkable leadership.”