TVN appoints Mann as CEO
ThoroughVisioN Pty Ltd (TVN) has appointed Bruce Mann as its Chief Executive Officer.
The announcement:
Premium racing and interactive rights management company ThoroughVisioN Pty Ltd (TVN) has appointed Bruce Mann as its Chief Executive Officer.
Mann has an extensive track record in media, programming, production and marketing in Australia and the United States.
TVN Chairman Peter Fekete said Bruce Mann will leverage the Company’s assets to build on its brand and the production capabilities of its broadcast platforms, including new media products such as TVN’s mobile and internet racing platforms.
“TVN plays a crucial role in bringing thoroughbred racing to Australian consumers via commercial and subscription TV, digitally via Racing Network, and its joint venture with Telstra. TVN also maintains positions in print through offerings such as Best Bets and Winning Post,” Mann said.
“Horse racing is an iconic Australian pastime; Victorian and NSW thoroughbred racing is an exceptional product with a loyal audience. I’m excited to be joining TVN to drive its next stage of growth, particularly given the opportunity for extending its digital strategy and international footprint.”
Mann spent more than a decade as CEO of XYZnetworks, a joint venture between Foxtel and Austar, which owned, managed and or distributed 12 Subscription Television channels.
Mann immigrated to Australia in 1995 as one of the founding management team of Austar. Prior to coming to Australia Mann held various roles with Time Warner, E! Entertainment Television, Cross Country Wireless and was Vice President, Marketing with the Washington Redskins.
TVN manages broadcast rights for all thoroughbred racing in Victoria and New South Wales, and is pursuing other rights in Australia and globally.
Source: TVN media release
