Directorate Change
17 Februar 2003 - 4:56PM
UK Regulatory
RNS Number:5915H
Metrodome Group PLC
17 February 2003
METRODOME GROUP PLC
DIRECTORATE CHANGE
METRODOME GROUP PLC APPOINTS NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR
Metrodome Group Plc today announced the appointment of ANDREW KEYTE as its new
Managing Director. He joins the company on Monday 17th February 2003.
Andrew Keyte has had a long career in the film, video and television industries
in a variety of senior roles. In the eighties and early nineties, Andrew worked
in film and video marketing and distribution with CBS Fox Video, Richard
Branson's Virgin Vision and Warner Home Video. In 1993, he moved to the launch
team of cable and satellite channel UK Gold, where he held the roles of
Marketing Director and Head of Programming.
In 1997 Andrew joined B Sky B to become General Manager of its movie channels.
During his time there Andrew oversaw a #5 million rebranding/repositioning
exercise, and was part of the team that launched the digital multiplexing
service. He also worked on the launched of Sky's ground-breaking pay-per-view
service, and helped set up production arm Sky Pictures.
Since 1999, Andrew has been running his own consultancy Garageland Pictures. In
addition to developing a number of feature film projects, Andrew has carried out
consultancy projects for Sky, Vestry Media and most recently art-house
distributor Tartan Video.
Andrew commented on his appointment:
"This is a really exciting time for me to be joining Metrodome, just as it has
marketed DONNIE DARKO to become one of the biggest cult film hits of recent
years. With the backing of major shareholder TV Loonland, I am looking forward
to taking the company forward, and working with its talented team to create a
dynamic and expanding business in feature film distribution, kids video and
other areas"
Bruce Fireman Chairman of Metrodome Group plc stated: "I am happy to have Andrew
joining Metrodome as Managing Director. We are looking forward to seeing
Metrodome becoming a leading player among the independent film distributors in
the UK."
17 February 2003
Notes:
The directorships held by Andrew Robert Keyte (aged 40) over the five years
preceding the date of appointment are as follows:
Current: Garageland Pictures Ltd, Vestry Media Ltd (previously
Abyssrealm Ltd )
Previous: Time Spent Thinking Media Consultants Ltd
There are no other matters which are required to be announced as required under
paragraph (f) of Schedule 2 of the AIM Rules.
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