A+E Networks UK names new digital media chief

A+E Networks UK, the joint venture between A+E Networks and BSkyB, has named Caroline Casey in the new role of director of digital media.

Casey will be responsible for the management of all digital assets and associated brands of A+E Networks UK across the UK, eastern Europe, the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa. She will be charged with creating and developing an integrated digital media strategy across online, mobile, connected TV and social media for the company’s four channel brands History, H2, Crime & Investigation Network and Bio.

Before joining A+E Networks UK Casey was founder and CEO of strategic consultancy company CC Digital Ltd, where she advised companies on digital strategy and trends. Previously she worked at Turner Broadcasting joint venture TurnOut Ventures as executive director, developing new and emerging online businesses and at Turner Broadcasting as EMEA director of digital development across all Turner entertainment brand websites and digital products.