A+E Networks makes senior EMEA hires

A+E Networks has made two senior European appointments, hiring Nickelodeon UK exec Kiaran Saunders as vice president of EMEA and former Sony Pictures Television exec Jon Wildman as VP of ad sales, EMEA.

Saunders, who was vice president and commercial director at Nick UK, will be responsible for A+E Networks’ branded channel and digital distribution across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, as well steering the firm’s overall growth strategy in this region.

Wildman, who formerly managed Sony Pictures Television’s EMEA ad sales business, will be tasked with overseeing and expanding A+E Networks’ ad sales operations across EMEA, working closely with sales representatives and channel partners.http://www.dtvechannels.net/channel-news/ae-networks-makes-senior-emea-hires/