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BBC Worldwide Latin America appoints David Hanono as general manager sales & digital
MUMBAI: BBC Worldwide has recently appointed of David Hanono as General Manager Sales and Digital for Latin America & US Hispanic with effect from 21st July 2016 .
In his new role, Hanono will oversee all content sales for BBC Worldwide Latin America & US Hispanic which includes Digital, TV and format sales alongside his ongoing responsibility for Ad sales across the region.
Hanono has extensive experience in digital TV and wider media and technology industry, having worked in global media organizations for 20 years.
Commenting on David’s appointment, Anna Gordon Executive Vice President and Managing Director for BBC Worldwide, Latin America & US Hispanic, said: “For this expanded, strategic sales role, which is responsible for the whole of sales across BBC Worldwide Latam & US Hispanic, David has ideal mix of top quality functional experience and superb sector knowledge. It is essential to have a leader who can integrate the team and drive new commercial opportunities. David is an excellent asset to the BBC Worldwide leadership team.”
Hanono commented, “Latin America and US Hispanic are dynamic and very important regions for BBC Worldwide, where we are increasingly building audiences with our world-class content and services for our customers in fast growth markets. I’m incredibly excited by the scope of business opportunities across the region and I’m looking forward to fostering new and existing partnerships while leading a highly talented sales team.”
Since 2013, David has led BBC Worldwide’s Digital business in the region, where he has succeeded in delivering double digit growth in programme sales and expanded the portfolio of BBC customers in the region particularly in OTT. David also presided over the launch of BBC Worldwide’s first children’s application, CBeebies, which launched last year in Latin America and US Hispanic.
Hanono, previously Vicepresident Digital Business Development and Ad Sales for BBCW Latin America and U.S. Hispanic, has broad experience in the media, telecommunications and entertainment industries, spanning several countries across Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Prior to joining BBC, David held key positions at Univision, Lucent Technologies and NEC amongst others. Based at BBC Worldwide’s Regional headquarters in Miami, Hanono will start his new role immediately.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
