AMCNI president Mike Moriarty steps down

AMC Networks International (AMCNI) president for Central and Northern Europe, Mike Moriarty, is leaving the company.

Mike Moriarty

Moriarity, who has been in the business for 30-plus years, took up his current role when AMC Networks acquired Liberty Global’s Chellomedia in 2014.

Announcing his departure, Moriarty said: “I’m extremely proud of what we have achieved in establishing AMC Networks International as a provider of excellent, sought-after content, especially throughout Central and Northern Europe and in all of the countries we cover through the UK division.

“With AMCNI’s strong position in these regions, I see this as the right time to explore new opportunities.”

Ed Carroll, AMC Networks chief operating officer, added: “Mike has played a vital role as we’ve expanded AMC Networks’ global footprint and established AMCNI as a leading global channel group and content provider.

“He has done outstanding work, particularly in developing the CBS Channels in the UK and creating a strong business in Central and Northern Europe. We wish him much success in his next chapter.”

While at Chellomedia, Moriarty spearheaded the company’s expansion into Central Europe, transforming a small group of minority-owned channel joint ventures into a thriving operating unit, with 13 strong brands available across 30 countries in Europe.