Canal Digital Hires Clear Channel Sweden CEO to Lead Company

Telenor appointed Patrik Hofbauer CEO of broadcaster Canal Digital. Hofbauer, currently CEO of broadcaster Clear Channel Sweden, will start his new role in January.

Hofbauer said under his leadership, Canal’s investment and focus will remain on HDTV.

MultiChoice South Africa CEO Shifts to Executive Board

DTH operator MultiChoice South Africa appointed CEO Nolo Letele executive chairman, replacing Mandla Langa, who is retiring from the board and being retained as a company consultant.

Before joining MultiChoice, Letele held senior positions at M-Net and MIH Group and was chief engineer at the Lesotho National Broadcasting Service.

Letele will be replaced as CEO by Imtiaz Patel.