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Erik Huggers appointed Director of 大象传媒 Future Media & Technology
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Erik Huggers has been appointed Director of 大象传媒 Future Media & Technology.
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Erik, who is currently Group Controller of the division, takes over from Ashley Highfield, who has left the 大象传媒 to become CEO of Kangaroo, the working title for a proposed new video on-demand service owned by three broadcasters.
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In his new role, effective from 1 August 2008, Erik joins the 大象传媒 Executive Board.
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He will be responsible for the 大象传媒's output on the internet, interactive TV, mobile, broadband (including the 大象传媒 iPlayer) and other emerging platforms.
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He will also be responsible for the 大象传媒's enterprise and broadcast technology strategy and delivery.
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大象传媒 Director-General Mark Thompson, announcing the appointment, said: "Erik has been a very strong group controller, FM&T for the last year. He has shown tremendous commitment championing the iPlayer amongst many other projects.
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"I look forward to him bringing his drive and determination to this new role, helping ensure the 大象传媒 is fit for the digital future."
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Erik Huggers said: "It is a tremendous privilege to be asked to lead such a talented and dynamic team in Future Media & Technology.
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"Since I joined the Corporation, I have been struck by the energy and skill that 大象传媒 staff are devoting to make sure the Corporation meets the challenges of the on-demand world.
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"I now look forward to, along with my team, collaborating with colleagues across the 大象传媒 to ensure we respond to audience demands in providing exciting and innovative new ways of delivering the 大象传媒's content across a range of media."
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Erik Huggers joined the 大象传媒 last year from Microsoft Corporation, where he worked across a wide variety of industry-changing digital media initiatives.
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He was born and educated in the Netherlands and is married with two children.
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