Japanese broadcasting giant nippon tv Improved long-term execution capabilities Hiroyuki Fukuda Appointed him as representative director, president and chief operating officer. The former rugby player, who joined the network in 1985, takes over the role as the broadcaster faces stiff competition for the ratings despite retaining the primetime ratings crown in 2024, tied with rivals .
He cited the Japanese word for "movement" as his 2025 principle, with plans to pivot away from traditional broadcast revenue. The executive, who has worked in programming and sales, noted that artificial intelligence technology and the network's Ad Reach Max platform can be used for content creation and ad sales development.
The move comes as former president Akira Ishizawa takes over leadership of the new Yomiuri Chukyo FS Broadcasting Holdings Corporation. Fukuda will oversee Nippon Television's "New Medium-term Management Plan for 2025-2027," which aims to expand global market share through IP assets while responding to TV viewing trends.
australian screen producer named Kate Carnell As the first chairman of the committee SPA Committeemarking a major step in the organization’s advocacy work. Carnell brings extensive experience of supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to the role, having previously served as the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman and participated in the SPA's Screen Exits Committee.
SPA chief executive Matthew Deaner highlighted Carnell's track record as the former chief minister of the Australian Capital Territory, former chief executive of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Grocery Council and current chair of the Made in Australia movement.
bollywood stars Bhumi Pednekar On his way to the Swiss Alps, appointed as India’s Young Global Leaders (YGL) representative world economic forumDavos Annual Meeting 2025. Her discussion will focus on climate action and gender equality initiatives.
“As an actor and advocate, I feel a deep responsibility to use my platform to bring about change,” said Pednekar. “Davos provides an unparalleled opportunity to expand the conversation about climate action and gender equality, which Critical to building a sustainable and inclusive future.”
The actor is an advocate for the United Nations Development Program through the Climate Warriors initiative, making environmental activism a cornerstone of her work, driving policy change while using her platform to raise awareness of sustainability across industries. She is also an advocate for female empowerment and representation, especially in traditionally male-dominated fields.