A+E Networks announces promotions ahead of MipTV

MUMBAI: Heading into the television trade event MipTV, A+E Networks has bolstered its international sales staff with the appointment of Hana Zidek as director, content sales, Europe, Middle East and Africa.

In addition, Joanne Lim has been promoted to Manager, Content Sales, Asia. The announcement was made by A+E Networks MD, international content distribution Marielle Zuccarelli, .

Zidek joins A+E Networks from Lionsgate Entertainment where she managed sales for the Nordics and other territories from the company?s London office. Previous to that, she oversaw program acquisitions for Viasat.

Based in A+E Networks? London office, Zidek will be responsible for managing content sales in the Nordic and Middle East regions, and will report to Jonathan South, Vice President, Content Sales, EMEA.

Based in A+E Networks? Singapore office, Lim will continue to oversee program sales throughout Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan. She reports to senior director, content sales, Asia Ling Sze Gan. Prior to joining A+E Networks in 2010, Ms. Lim held positions at BBC Worldwide and ITV.

Zuccarelli said, "I am happy to welcome Hana to A+E Networks. We have a seasoned content sales team in place and her background will further strengthen our efforts in the Nordic territories and the Middle East.

"Joanne has proven to be an integral player for us in Asia, and I?m very pleased to announce her promotion. Joanne has played an important role in expanding and strengthening our foothold in the region and will make a significant contribution as we ramp up our efforts to build our presence in Asia."

At MipTV, A+E Networks will offer a program catalogue spanning over 10,000 hours, including over 450 new titles to global broadcasters. Headlining the company?s slate are ?Mankind The Story of All of Us?, ?Seven Days of Sex?, ?Dance Moms?, ?Chris Bohjalian?s Secrets of Eden?, ?10 Things You Don?t Know About?, ?Shipping Wars? and ?Pawn Stars? - the format.