Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentRaffaele Annecchino, president of Paramount International Studios, Networks and Streaming, is leaving the company.A terse internal Paramount memo obtained by Variety says that JC Acosta, president, International Studios, Streaming and Networks for Southern Europe, Latin America, Middle East and Africa; Maria Kyriacou, president, Australia , Canada, Israel and UK; and Mark Specht, EVP and managing director, Central and Northern Europe and Asia, “will be stepping in as interim heads to lead the international business.”There was no immediate comment from Paramount International on Wednesday.As he rose through the ranks at what is now Paramount Annecchino is known to have had a close rapport with Paramount CEO Bob Bakish, but it appears that this rapport has suddenly gone sour.
Annecchino had been leading the expansion of Paramount + which, in a recent coup, is set to be the home for streamed cricket games of the Indian Premier League as the streamer expands to India in 2023, in what amounts to a blow to Disney + in the region.During a long stint at what is now Paramount Annecchino had been appointed president and CEO of what was then ViacomCBS Networks International in December 2020, overseeing media networks and related businesses outside the U.S.ViacomCBS rebranded to become Paramount Global in February as part of its ongoing effort to become a major global streaming player.
By the end of 2022, Paramount + and SkyShowtime, its premium streaming venture with Comcast, aim to launch in more than 60 markets.Annecchino had previously served as president of ViacomCBS Networks Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia, during which time he oversaw the launch and acquisition of free-to-air.
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