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Andreas Briese
Country Director for Germany; Regional Director for Central and Northern Europe,
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Georgi Chakarov is president and CEO of TVBIZZ Group, which includes the companies CEETV and TVBIZZ. CEETV operates the leading news and market intelligence platform for television in Central and Eastern Europe—ceetv.net. It was founded in 2009 and tracks the key trends and developments in all countries from...show more
Speaking on: CEETV Breakout Hits
Aldo immigrated to Canada as a child and has been a lifelong resident of Toronto. After practising corporate commercial and securities law with a major Canadian law firm for 6 years, Aldo entered the media production and distribution industry, eventually joining Telelatino Network (now TLN Media Group) as president 1998.
Speaking on: Realscreen presents: Lunch with a Decision Maker
Ákos has been managing Paprika Studios for more than 8 years, while the number of productions has grown exponentially and the range of activities has covered 8 countries in Central and Eastern Europe. The long-time frontrunner company develops and produces headline-grabbing and culture-shaping entertainment programmes, reality and fictional series for more...show more
Speaking on: Formats Futures: How to make a splash on the global stage
After gaining 10+ years of experience in animation and marketing, László joined AMC Networks Central Europe (then called Chello Central Europe) in 2010. Since then, he’s been responsible for AMC’s factual channels in Central-Eastern Europe. He oversees the programming strategy, content acquisition and own productions for the Infotainment channel portfolio,...show more
Speaking on: Realscreen presents: 30 Minutes with AMC Networks
Daniel Grunt was appointed Nova Group CEO in January 2023. His task is to consolidate TV Nova's position as number one on the television market and further develop digital transformation with an emphasis on the growth of Voyo. He had worked at CME as a Chief Digital Officer responsible for...show more
Speaking on: NATPE Honors Europe VIP Award Gala
Aleksander Herresthal is an award-winning producer, format creator, and showrunner whose work has made waves across the international entertainment scene. For over 15 years, he’s been a driving force behind original programming in Norway and beyond. Since coming on board as Head of Creative and partner at Seefood TV in...show more
Speaking on: Formats Futures: How to make a splash on the global stage
Yana has been part of the Starlight Media team for 8 years. Until 2020, she led the company’s communications, and later became responsible for developing and implementing its sustainability, diversity, and inclusion strategy. Since April 2022, she has held the role of Chief Communications and Sustainability Officer. She also oversees...show more
Speaking on: NATPE Honors Europe VIP Award Gala
George has spent the last 30 years in pivotal senior executive roles across a range of media operations within the television, entertainment and music industry. He has overseen the international business and creative operations for Simon Cowell’s SYCO Entertainment including the expansion of over 50 versions of Got Talent and The...show more
Speaking on: NATPE Honors Europe VIP Award Gala; View from the top: Where do we go from here?
Stella Litou is, CEO of Pro Plus Slovenia and RTL Croatia, responsible for the activities of both companies, part of the CME group. Prior to re-joining CME in 2022, she was the General Manager of Antenna TV Group operations in Greece, following five years spent in Romania as a Programme...show more
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Born on 29 March 1969 in Budapest, his father is an awarded Hungarian film director, his mother was an eye-surgeon, ophthalmologist.
He studied English and German at the Hungarian Eötvös Lóránd University, followed by Harvard Business School's " The General Manager Program".
Levi began his career as a freelance sports reporter for...show more
Speaking on: NATPE Honors Europe VIP Award Gala; View from the top: Where do we go from here?
An accomplished media executive, boasting 20 years of experience within the TV and
Media industry. In 2024, Lisette joined INSIGHT TV as commissioning editor, where she oversees the content investment strategy, including commissioning, co-productions, partnerships and acquisitions. Lisette specializes in innovative deal models with INSIGHT TV, enhancing the company's mission...show more
Speaking on: Breakfast with a Decision Maker
Georg Szalai joined The Hollywood Reporter in 2001 as a business reporter in New York, was named business editor in 2003 and also became New York bureau chief in 2005. He has been based in London since 2012, working with THR's global team as international business editor and, since 2023,...show more
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Magdalena Szwedkowicz is one of the most prominent independent film producers in Poland, recognized for her collaboration with international streaming platforms and local talent. As the founder of the production company MAG Entertainment, she is responsible for an impressive range of productions spanning multiple film genres, from drama to comedy...show more
Speaking on: NATPE Honors Europe VIP Award Gala; View from the top: Where do we go from here?
