Former Paramount CEO launches global M&E consultancy
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John Moulding
| 12 October 2023
4 Former Paramount CEO launches global ME consultancy

Former President and CEO of Paramount International, Raffaele Annecchino, has launched an M&E consultancy firm with expertise across corporate strategy, international expansion and strategic partnerships. Production company MEDIAPRO Group is a client.

Blue Ocean Media Partners also represents a large library of premium content, including movies, series, kids animation and factual. Annecchino will lead a team of consultants with diverse backgrounds and expertise in the media industry located in key international markets, the new consulting firm reports.

Blue Ocean Media Partners has signed a strategic partnership with MEDIAPRO Group to boost and expand their entire business portfolio across the Middle East. The work covers broadcast services and new businesses from eSports to gaming.

MEDIAPRO Group produces over 15,000 live events around the world each year. MEDIAPRO participates in the production of 13 national soccer competitions, including leagues in Spain, Italy, Belgium and UAE. In Europe, GRUP MEDIAPRO produces and distributes UEFA Nations League, UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League matches.

Tatxo Benet, CEO of GRUP MEDIAPRO, says: "Annecchino's extensive experience and transversal nature is a unique opportunity to strengthen our presence in the Middle East, building on the great work done by Mediapro Middle East so far, and expanding from this base."

Blue Ocean Media Partners will be based in Dubai and Madrid. The consultancy firm promises a global network in the media industry across Europe, Middle East, the U.S., UK, LatAm, Asia and Africa. Raffaele Annecchino serves as President & Founder.

Annecchino previously led Paramount International, one of the world’s leading media companies with brands including Nickelodeon, MTV, Paramount, Showtime, Paramount + and Pluto TV. He says: “We will drive innovative and transformative strategies across the media industry for our clients. Our main objective is to support companies to achieve long-term growth and financial sustainability during these evolving times.”