News

4 July 2008

ENDEMOL APPOINTS NEW GLOBAL DIGITAL MEDIA CHIEF

Endemol, a world leader in entertainment, today announced the appointment of Adam Valkin as Head of Digital Media and New Business.

Adam takes up the role on 1st September and will be responsible for overseeing and driving Endemol's global digital media activities including identifying, acquiring and developing businesses in new growth areas.

Adam will be joining Endemol from Arts Alliance where he spent the last nine years investing in and developing a number of digital media businesses including LOVEFiLM, Propertyfinder, Player X and Blinkbox.

Adam also served as the first CEO of LOVEFiLM and previously worked for barnesandnoble.com in New York and for internet software developer Firefly.

Ynon Kreiz, Chief Executive Officer at Endemol comments: "Digital media is core to Endemol's business and an area where we see very significant opportunities for growth. It is therefore essential that we have someone of Adam's calibre - with the experience, insight and contacts - to lead Endemol's global expansion in this space"

Adam Valkin comments: "Endemol has already firmly established itself as a pioneer of cross-media entertainment and has shown remarkable commitment and innovation in its creation of digital content. I believe the company has the talent, brands and creativity to take centre stage in the fast changing environment of online entertainment. I'm enormously looking forward to being part of the Endemol team."