A+E Networks bolsters UK digital senior management
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| 31 January 2017

In a bid to address the future needs of the local market it serves, A+E Networks UK has filled the newly-created role of director of distribution and digital partnerships with the appointment of Riccardo Donato.

Joining the content company from BBC Worldwide — where he was head of VOD, global markets, as well as business advisor at BBCW Labs — and reporting to A+E Networks UK SVP of strategy and distribution Adrian Pilkington, Donato will be responsible for linear and non-linear business development across A+E Networks UK’s markets, which span 90 countries. His stated role will be to bring to these markets digital products such as the HISTORY Vault subscription offer and the Blaze TV everywhere service, as well as to develop new digital services and commercial relationships with partners.

Pilkington is confident that with his expertise, particularly in digital programming, Donato will play a pivotal role in expanding A+E Networks’ business across its markets. “Riccardo is ideally placed to help us bring A+E’s digital services to our territories and is a great addition to the team as we continue to grow globally,” Pilkington remarked.