Thomas J. Ciampa Appointed Country Manager, Italy, Spain & Portugal, WarnerMedia
Rome, Italy, 18 January 2022 – Priya Dogra, President, WarnerMedia EMEA & Asia (excluding China) announced today the appointment of Thomas J. Ciampa as Country Manager, Italy, Spain and Portugal.
The appointment follows yesterday’s announcement of Barbara Salabè’s decision to leave the company.
In his new role, Ciampa will report to Dogra and will take on responsibility for the development and execution of WarnerMedia’s strategy and optimisation of all commercial and group marketing activities in Italy, Spain and Portugal. His remit includes theatrical distribution, local theatrical productions, content licensing, home entertainment, consumer products, as well as ad sales and affiliate distribution for the WarnerMedia channels and streaming services. Thomas will continue to manage distribution of Sony Pictures’ movies in Italy. He will work closely with WarnerMedia Studios & Networks in Burbank as well as with HBO Max.
Priya Dogra said: “Thomas has a deep understanding of our businesses and the brands and franchises that have so much resonance with our fans across these regions. He also brings a strong commitment to our distribution partners as well as to the creative community. Thomas is a dynamic leader with an impressive track record and will be an integral part of my leadership team.”
Thomas Ciampa said: “It is a huge privilege to lead WarnerMedia in Italy, Spain and Portugal. In my three decades at WarnerMedia, I have seen the many ways in which our entertainment and brands touch people’s lives. Our position is strong and my leadership team and I will focus on superserving our consumers, working closely with our partners and delivering continued growth. I would also like to extend my gratitude to Barbara for her remarkable leadership.”
Ciampa has worked for WarnerMedia in a variety of senior management roles, most recently as Senior Vice President, Theatrical Distribution, Italy, Spain and Portugal and Italian Local Productions. Ciampa first joined Warner Bros. in 2002 as Sales Manager, having started his career at Warner Village UK.
WarnerMedia also announced today the leadership team for Italy, Spain and Portugal, reporting to Ciampa.
Carlos Prada is promoted to Vice President, Theatrical Distribution, Italy and Spain, adding to his current remit overseeing theatrical distribution in Spain.
Andrea Vidoni continues in his current role as Vice President, Group Marketing, Italy and Spain.
Angel Yllera continues in his current role as Vice President, TV Licensing, Affiliate Sales & Digital Distribution, Italy, Spain and Portugal.
Fabrizio Ioli continues in his current role as Senior Vice President, Retail and Consumer Products, Italy and Spain.
Andy Conklin continues in his current role as Senior Vice President, Strategy and Business, Italy, Spain and Portugal.
Pablo Nogueroles continues in his current role as Senior Vice President, Local Productions, Spain.
Marco Berardi continues in his current role as Vice President, Advertising Sales and Joint Venture, Italy and Spain.
Priya Dogra added: “These executives are all proven leaders who have been integral to growing our business across these regions and their exceptional leadership will continue to drive results.”
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NOTES TO EDITORS
About WarnerMedia
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For more information, please contact:
Amie Tsang, WarnerMedia EMEA
E: amie.tsang@warnermedia.com
M: +44 7951 361295