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Warsaw/Budapest (10 May, 2012) - Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks today announced the appointment of Hubert Drabik to the newly created role of head of sales, Central Europe. Drabik will work primarily from Poland and reports to John Rossiter, general manager, SPT Networks Central Europe, at the regional headquarters in Budapest.

Drabik will be responsible for all sales activity for SPT's channel portfolio in the region, managing a team of country sales managers. In addition, SPT Networks has opened a dedicated office for the first time in Poland, with plans to open more territory offices soon.

Announcing the expansion, Rossiter said, "With a strong portfolio of well known brands, growing investment in digital and increased local commissioning, now is the right time to get closer to clients and audiences with greater local presence. Hubert brings a highly sought after mix of experience in the pay tv sector and well-earned respect among industry peers. I've no doubt he will deliver an exciting new chapter in SPT's network story here."

SPT Networks' portfolio across Central Europe includes highly successful brands such as AXN, AXN Spin, AXN Crime, AXN Sci-Fi, AXN HD and Animax. The business runs 13 localised feeds across 14 territories, including Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Macedonia, Kosovo, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro and Moldova.

Hubert Drabik joins SPT Networks from Viasat in Poland where he was head of regional sales for Central and Eastern Europe. Prior to that, Drabik was country manager for HBO Poland, helping launch a suite of HBO and third party channels. He takes up his new position this summer.

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For further information, contact:
Mark Macdonald
Executive Director, Communications
Sony Pictures Television
Mark_macdonald@spe.sony.com
+44 20 7533 1363