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MUMBAI:
UK pay-TV platform BSkyB has appointed Andrew Griffith as
its CFO.
Griffith, who was previously BSkyB's director of group finance,
M&A and investor relations, joins the company's board
with immediate effect. The appointment follows an internal
and external search process conducted by the board.
Danny
Rimer has also joined the board as an independent non-executive
director. Rimer is a general partner of the venture capital
firm Index Ventures, where he has overseen investments in
media and internet companies including Skype, Last.fm, Spot
Runner, Lovefilm and Joost.
BSkyB CEO Jeremy Darroch said, "Andrew is a key member
of Sky's leadership team and has made a significant contribution
to the growth of our business. His detailed knowledge of the
company and wider industry, and his strong technical skills
made him the outstanding candidate for CFO. This appointment
is evidence of our strength in depth and positions us well
for the future.
"We
are delighted to welcome Danny Rimer to the board of BSkyB.
His wide-ranging experience in the media and internet sectors
will be invaluable in the dynamic marketplace for entertainment
and communications."
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