RE: Motive Television4 Sep 2014 08:32
[MTV]
Has appointed Andrew L. (Drew) Kaza ( http://uk.linkedin.com/in/drewkaza } to oversee the launch of its Tablet Television services in the United States later this year. Mr. Kaza has been a Non-Executive Director of the Motive since December 2010. As he will no longer be an independent director, he will step down as chairman of the Company's Nomination Committee.
Drew has over 27 years' experience in the television and media business. Most recently, he led the digital transformation of Europe's largest cinema operator, Odeon/UCI across seven markets and served as a director of Odeon UCI Cinemas Digital Limited. Previously, he held senior executive roles with BBC Worldwide, Hollywood Studios Paramount, Universal and MGM and media industry giant Comcast, as well as Paul Allen's Vulcan European Media. Mr. Kaza is also a Partner with Ironbridge Capital Partners LLP (www.ironbridgecp.com), London-based corporate financial advisors and specialists in media and green technology.
Leonard M Fertig, CEO of Motive Television plc, commented, "Drew is a huge asset for Motive and this engagement will provide the benefit of his experience and leadership to our exciting new Tablet TV business in the US. As a West Coast native, he is familiar with the San Francisco market where we will be launching Tablet TV later this year, and his television and major studio experience will be invaluable."
Drew Kaza added, "I have seen Motive develop and grow its business and am delighted to take a more active role in transforming the Company. We believe Tablet TV is a game-changer and the consumer research seems to confirm it. I look forward to working closely with the team to realise Tablet TV's full potential."