Parthenon Media Group appoints Charles Gurassa as Non-Executive Chairman
Parthenon Media Group appoints Charles Gurassa as Non-Executive Chairman
Parthenon Media Group, one of the UK’s leading multi-media rights management companies, today announces that Charles Gurassa will join the board as non-executive Chairman.
Mr Gurassa is currently non executive chairman of Tragus, the restaurant group and Genesis Housing Association, Deputy Chairman at easyJet plc and MACH and a trustee of the National Trust. He is a former chairman of Virgin Mobile plc, LOVEFiLM, Phones4U and Alamo/National Rent a Car.
His executive career included roles as Chief Executive of Thomson Travel Group plc, Executive Chairman TUI Northern Europe, Director TUI AG and as Director, Passenger & Cargo business at British Airways. In addition, he was non-executive director at Whitbread plc and Merlin Entertainments.
Parthenon Media Group is parent company to Parthenon Entertainment Limited, which is ranked amongst the top independent UK producers and distributors and has built a reputation for delivering high rating series and specials for clients around the world.
In 2011, Parthenon was ranked by Broadcast magazine as the UK’s third largest factual producer, 14th largest UK distributor and 35th largest production company. Parthenon is also one of Realscreen magazine’s top 100 global production companies.
Other companies which form part of Parthenon Media Group include Bristol-based CGI and visual effects studios, 422 South, Canadian-based production company, Arcadia Entertainment and London post-production sound studio, Barbershop Studios.
Commenting on the appointment, Carl Hall, Chief Executive Officer at Parthenon Media Group, said:
"The board is delighted to have appointed a Chairman with such strong City credibility and the standing of Charles, to position the group for future growth. We believe his chairmanship of other leading media businesses and his knowledge of international markets will help us accelerate our expansion to become a leading global media group."
Mr Gurassa added:
"I am delighted to be joining this fast growing, innovative and international business. As a multi-media rights producer and holder, the company is at the forefront of the rapidly expanding global content production and distribution industry. The company has a highly impressive and dynamic management team and has excellent potential to further expand. I very much look forward to contributing to its future success."
