[Satellite TODAY 06-14-13] UPC DTH, a Liberty Global satellite television provider in Central and Eastern Europe, announced that Michael Lee has been appointed as Managing Director.

     Michael Lee joined Liberty Global, in 2000 as group controller of the broadband division. He has further been involved in various integration/acquisition activities in France (Noos) and Switzerland (UPC Cablecom). In his new role at UPC DTH, Lee replaces Magnus Ternsjö, who was recently appointed managing director of cable company UPC Ireland.

     “Under Magnus’ leadership, UPC DTH has year-on-year achieved double digit growth on most key metrics. I see Michael as an excellent successor to continue on this path,” said Diederik Karsten, executive vice president of Liberty Global’s European broadband operations.