SPT Networks Staffs Up for Central Europe

WARSAW/BUDAPEST: Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks has named Hubert Drabik to the newly created role of head of sales for Central Europe.

Drabik will work primarily from Poland. He reports to John Rossiter, the general manager for SPT Networks Central Europe, at the regional headquarters in Budapest. Drabik is responsible for all sales activities from the SPT channel portfolio in the region. He will lead a team of country sales managers. SPT Networks has opened a dedicated office in Poland for the first time, with plans to open more territory offices soon. Drabik comes to the role from Viasat in Poland, where was the head of regional sales for Central and Eastern Europe.

Rossiter said, “With a strong portfolio of well known brands, growing investment in digital and increased local commissioning, now is the right time to get closer to clients and audiences with greater local presence. Hubert brings a highly sought after mix of experience in the pay-TV sector and well-earned respect among industry peers. I’ve no doubt he will deliver an exciting new chapter in SPT’s network story here.”