Pan African entertainment platform MTV Networks Africa (MTVNA) is expanding its operations with a number of key appointments in its finance, strategic services and commercial development departments.
Bradley Riback joins MTVNA to assume the role of Head of Finance and Strategic Services. Riback will oversee the finance, strategy, human resources and office services functions across sub-Saharan Africa. As a key member of the senior management team, Riback will report directly to SVP and managing director Alex Okosi. Riback joins MTVNA from the Gold Group where he was a finance director.
Joining Riback on his team is Chris Torline in the role of traffic and production manager. Torline's role is to co-ordinate cross-functional initiatives within the network. His key objectives will be to streamline production and commissioning processes, deliver commercially valuable initiatives and enhance the network's editorial integrity.
MTVNA veteran Paul Mayanja has been promoted to the role of senior commercial manager. Mayanja joined MTVNA from its Nordic operation in 2006 and has been a key part of the network's commercial growth. He has secured partnerships with major brands such as Motorola, MTN, Smirnoff and Guinness. Mayanja will be responsible for all commercial development at the network, encompassing sponsorships, advertising sales and affiliate sales.
