SPI International names Adria and Albania operations chief

Kresimir Duic

Canal+-owned channel and streaming provider SPI International has appointed Kresimir Duic to serve as its director of operations for Adria and Albania.

Duic previously worked for HBO as the sales director responsible for the Adria region. At SPI International he will be responsible for managing business operations in the Adria region and Albania which includes reinforcing SPI’s brand reputation, strengthening and building on client relationships and launching new pay TV channels and digital products from SPI’s portfolio in the region while working closely with SPI’s finance, marketing, programming, and sales teams.

Duic will work with the head of distribution, Murat Muratoglu, who oversees the distribution efforts for SPI across multiple territories including Adria and Albania.

Duic has over 20 years of experience in sales within the media industry. He spent 12 years at HBO Adria, recently working as the sales director in charge of leading all key account negotiations, B2B relationship management, market analysis, and strategic goal setting overseeing a team of sales managers.

“SPI’s rapid growth in the region in the past few years is very visible in the market. I am honoured that SPI decided to bring me on board to help with the further expansion of its operations in the Adria and Albania regions. I am confident that we will elevate the business to new heights together,” said Duic.