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Euro 50 > Leaders in broadband and pay-TV Digital TV Europe
November/December 2008
Roma Khanna President, NBC Universal Global Networks
NBC Universal Global Networks has launched a Reflections on the downturn I think 2009
number of its channels internationally this will be a year of solidifying our pay-television
year under the guidance of Roma Khanna, business so that we have a strong core from
opening a new office in Warsaw and unveiling which to continue growing. Pay-televison
plans to boost revenues from its international growth globally remains a good news story,
channels over the next two to three years. especially in regions such as Asia Pacific and
central and eastern Europe. We expect to still
Age 39 grow [our business] in a smart and controlled
manner.
Education BSc, LLB, JD, MBA.
Positive thoughts for 2009 We have an
Years in industry 10 years in entertainment. opportunity in 2009 to become an even
stronger source of entertainment in the home
Job description I oversee NBC Universal’s when going out may not be as frequent for
global pay-TV business focussing both on many people. I think 2009 will offer an oppor-
growth in new markets and on operating busi- tunity to really stand out from the crowd. We SciFi/Fantasy stories and I love smart shows
nesses in developed markets. As well, I wear plan on doing this by strengthening our unique about strong women that kick some serious
the hat of “Digital Initiatives” which has a view channel brands and by creating original con- butt.
over our digital assets outside of the US. tent for those brands.
Little-known fact My first word was “purple”.
Last year’s highlights Last year was a year Personal aims for the year ahead I want to Although I can’t imagine I pronounced it cor-
of aggressive growth for NBCU’s pay-TV busi- keep growing globally in a challenging market, rectly. It was probably more like “puh-ple”.
ness worldwide. We have grown from 14 chan- with a focus on emerging markets in Asia
nels to nearly 70. It has been a fast-paced year Pacific and central and eastern Europe. And I Life outside work I spend so much time on
that has taken me from Singapore to Moscow hope to keep my team excited and engaged in planes and on the go that in my leisure time I
and many other places in between. The high- new ways and with innovative approaches to like to focus on the things that allow me to
light has been not only the growth, but the our business. And, frankly, if I can do that and relax and be both energised and entertained. I
global nature of my role. It is an absolute thrill also get to the gym once in a while I’ll be love going to the movies, watching TV and lis-
to think about TV audiences around the world meeting my personal goals! tening to live music but my ideal down time
and learn the nuances that vary with culture, means being anywhere I can share good food,
while also seeing the many commonalities and Favourite TV show My all time favourite TV good wine and good stories with my friends
interests that connect us globally. show is Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I love and family.
Manuel Kohnstamm
President, Cable Europe and managing director, public policy &
communications, Liberty Global Europe
Manuel Kohnstamm and Cable Europe have Job description In addition to my day-time
been instrumental in furthering the cable job at Liberty Global, my role as president of
industry’s interests in Brussels. Cable Europe is to inspire and lead the cable
industry lobby in Europe. Much of my time is
Age 46 spent helping the Cable Europe staff to build a
strong presence in Brussels and the other cap-
Education Doctorate Degree, political science, itals of Europe. As the cable industry is
international law, Amsterdam University; post- becoming a real contender to the dominance
doctorate degree in international relations, of telecom incumbents in Europe, we are
Clingendael Institute, The Hague. becoming more mainstream and we get chal-
lenged. There are a lot of important policy
Years in industry 16 years: seven with Time debates where we need to articulate our posi-
Warner, nine with UPC and Liberty Global. tion.
Visit us at www.digitaltveurope.net
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