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Martin Krieger appointed CEO of Studio 100 Media
MUMBAI: Studio 100 is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Krieger as CEO of Studio 100 Media and its subsidiaries Studio 100 Film, m4e and the newly formed Studio Isar Animation (Munich / Germany). Mr Krieger will also be responsible for the global commercial business of Studio 100 International including content distribution, licensing and consumer products for the entire Studio 100 slate and some third party IPs.
Mr Krieger takes on this role after years of experience within the media and marketing industry including his excellent track record in leading the global content distribution team of Studio 100 previously where he successfully established its international YouTube business. Prior to this, he worked for The Walt Disney Company in various marketing roles and most recently was responsible for content partnerships at YouTube / Google.
Hans Bourlon, co-founder and CEO of Studio 100 Group, comments; “We are delighted to appoint Martin as CEO for Studio 100 Media, we have great faith in his ability to lead due to his already impressive accomplishments within our Studio 100 Group. I trust him to successfully steer the company during this new phase and perform an essential management role in our newly formed international leadership team.”
“Martin and I established an excellent working relationship during his time as Head of Global Distribution and I’m thrilled to be collaborating with him in our new international leadership team working on Studio 100’s global expansion,” adds Barbara Stephen, Content CEO of Studio 100 International and CEO of Flying Bark Productions.
Martin Krieger, CEO of Studio 100 Media, says, “I am grateful and honored by the trust placed in me. It makes me happy to return to Studio 100, its amazing team and to contribute to the group’s growth in this new role. My leadership will be based on fostering inclusion and diversity to further develop our strong culture. It is through diverse perspectives that we are able to meet today’s audience expectations and anticipate the market needs for tomorrow.”
The appointment of Martin Krieger follows the announcement of Barbara Stephen as Content CEO for Studio 100 International earlier this year, as the company continues to push forward with its global expansion strategy.
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Axis Bank named Official Banking Partner of DP World PGTI
Partnership supports all tournaments this season to grow professional golf in India.
MUMBAI: Axis Bank just teed up a hole-in-one partnership because when a bank sponsors golf’s biggest swing in India, even the fairways feel more financially secure. Axis Bank has been appointed Official Banking Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), strengthening its commitment to sporting excellence and community engagement while backing the growth of professional golf across the country.
Under the partnership, Axis Bank will support all DP World PGTI tournaments this season, contributing to talent development, enhanced tournament experiences and wider fan engagement. The collaboration aligns the bank’s values of precision, discipline and trust with the Tour’s focus on performance and opportunity.
Axis Bank executive director Munish Sharda said, “We are pleased to partner with DP World PGTI as its Official Banking Partner. Golf embodies precision, discipline, and a pursuit of excellence qualities that strongly reflect who we are at Axis Bank. This association also strengthens our engagement with India’s growing premium customer segments, where the sport has a deep and enduring connect.”
Professional Golf Tour of India president Kapil Dev said, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Axis Bank as a Tour Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India. Partnerships of this stature play a vital role in strengthening the foundation of the Tour, enhancing opportunities for our players, and expanding the sport’s reach across the country.”
Professional Golf Tour of India CEO Amandeep Johl added, “Axis Bank’s strong legacy of excellence, innovation, and nationwide reach aligns perfectly with DP World PGTI’s goal to elevate professional golf in India and provide greater opportunities for our players.”
In a sport where every stroke counts and every partnership drives distance, Axis Bank isn’t just backing golfers, it’s investing in the fairway to future, turning India’s greens into a stage where precision meets passion and every drive has the power to inspire.
