CEO Named for Zodiak UK

LONDON: Rod Henwood has been tapped to oversee Zodiak Media’s production companies in the U.K., as well as in Belgium and the Netherlands.

As CEO of Zodiak UK, Belgium and Netherlands, Henwood’s remit includes oversight of RDF Television, Bwark, IWC, Touchpaper, Comedy Unit and Red House in the U.K., along with Kanakna in Belgium and Zodiak Netherlands.

He was most recently founding investor and CEO of the kids’ online social platform Bin Weevils. He previously held senior roles at Channel 4 and Premium TV (now Perform Group).

“Rod is a widely respected leader in the U.K. TV sector and has been responsible for industry-defining ventures and digital innovations,” said Marc-Antoine d’Halluin, group CEO at Zodiak Media. “His experience in driving growth and transforming businesses in both the digital and broadcast sectors makes him an ideal candidate to drive the division forward into its next exciting phase.”

Henwood added: “Our U.K. production companies have tremendous pedigrees and I look forward to leading the U.K., Belgium and Netherlands division to its next phase of growth. Zodiak Media is now the leading European non-aligned independent TV production group, with tremendous talent and strong IP. I relish the challenge of helping it expand its genres and international coverage, create new formats and extend its relevance in digital.”