Joanna Padovano Tong

Discovery Networks Deutschland has extended its long-term partnership with Swisscom, which will serve as the exclusive distribution partner for the Eurosport Player in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has hired Vincent Baylaucq, a former BBC Worldwide senior sales exec, as VP of sales for French-speaking Europe, a newly created position that is effective immediately.

Turner EMEA has elevated Pierre Branco, previously VP and general manager for France, Portugal, Africa and Israel, to senior VP for Northern Europe, effective immediately.

Richard Halliwell has been promoted from managing director to CEO of DRG, effective immediately, while current CEO Jeremy Fox transitions into a new executive chairman position.

Teleclub and Discovery Networks Deutschland have expanded their long-term collaboration by adding exclusive broadcasting rights for Bundesliga in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

Ira Gladnikoff, who had been serving as chief commercial officer at Viaplay, has been elevated to head of the Nordic streaming service.

Film Europe Channel, which features a variety of European and festival movies, is becoming available in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Chris Sussman, BBC Studios’ head of comedy, has named James Farrell head of development at the BBC's commercial TV production division, effective immediately.

Shine France alum Lionel Abbo has become the global head of digital for Banijay Group and Banijay France.

A+E Networks UK has named former UKTV exec Dom Wilkins as head of scheduling for HISTORY UK and H2, effective July 17.