BNET Industries
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$901.6M
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Media & Communications Services Including Broadcasting, Radio, Publications, Electronic Retailing & Media Services
CEO, MTG Sweden
Anders NilssonNumber of Employees 1,481
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing: 334220
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Sweden's Modern Times Group MTG AB and the UK's Strong Media Group Ltd launch joint satellite TV operation in Ukraine
NORDIC BUSINESS REPORT-11 September 2007-Sweden's Modern Times Group MTG AB and the UK's Strong Media Group Ltd launch joint satellite TV operation in UkraineC1994-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com Swedish media group Modern Times Group MTG AB MTG announced on Monday (10 September) that it has signed a joint venture...
Duo teaming on sports net.(North American Sports Network, Modern Times Group MTG AB, Viasat Broadcasting)(Brief article)
Sweden's Modern Times Group is partnering with North American Sports Network to launch a sports channel in Eastern Europe. It will bow next month in Russia, Belarus, Moldova, Georgia, Kazakhstan and the three Baltic states on Viasat as a pay TV venture,...
Modern Times Group MTG AB launches two documentary pay-TV channels in Serbia
NORDIC BUSINESS REPORT-9 May 2005-Modern Times Group MTG AB launches two documentary pay-TV channels in SerbiaC1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com Swedish media group Modern Times Group MTG AB MTG announced on Monday (9 May) the launch of the 'Viasat History' and 'Viasat Explorer' documentary pay-TV channels in Serbia. ...
More soccer set at Modern Times.(Modern Times Group MTG AB)(Brief Article)
Broadcaster Modern Times Group, Sweden's largest publicly traded media company, has extended its exclusive rights to broadcast Uefa Champions League soccer games in the Nordic region until the championship that ends in 2009. Games will air on Viasat's terrestrial and pay...
Modern Times Group MTG AB and TV4 AB sign three-year satellite distribution agreement
NORDIC BUSINESS REPORT-3 February 2005-Modern Times Group MTG AB and TV4 AB sign three-year satellite distribution agreementC1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com The Swedish media group Modern Times Group MTG AB said on Thursday (3 February) that its satellite broadcasting unit Viasat Broadcasting had signed a three-year distribution agreement with...
Modern Times Group MTG AB launches pay-TV via broadband
TELECOMWORLDWIRE-1 December 2004-Modern Times Group MTG AB launches pay-TV via broadbandC1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com Swedish media group Modern Times Group MTG AB MTG said on Wednesday (1 December) that it had launched its pay-TV services via broadband. The pay-TV channels of the company's subsidiary Viasat Broadcasting would...
Modern Times Group MTG AB launches pay-TV via broadband
NORDIC BUSINESS REPORT-1 December 2004-Modern Times Group MTG AB launches pay-TV via broadbandC1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com Swedish media group Modern Times Group MTG AB MTG said on Wednesday (1 December) that it had launched its pay-TV services via broadband. The pay-TV channels of the company's subsidiary Viasat...
Modern Times Group MTG AB subsidiary adds its channels to Swedish DTT pay-TV
NORDIC BUSINESS REPORT-8 September 2004-Modern Times Group MTG AB subsidiary adds its channels to Swedish DTT pay-TVC1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com Swedish media group Modern Times Group MTG AB MTG said on Wednesday (8 September) that its "TV3", "ZTV" and "TV8" television entertainment channels would now be available in...
Modern Times Group MTG AB to begin TV broadcasting over broadband
INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-C1995-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Swedish media group Modern Times Group MTG AB said on Tuesday (31 August) that its television broadcasting unit Viasat Broadcasting had signed a cooperation agreement with the network operator Bredbandsbolaget. The cooperation means that Viasat Broadcasting can begin TV broadcasting over Bredbandsbolaget's...
Modern Times Group MTG AB launches new channel in Central and Eastern Europe
NORDIC BUSINESS REPORT-4 May 2004-Modern Times Group MTG AB launches new channel in Central and Eastern EuropeC1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com Swedish media group Modern Times Group MTG AB said on Tuesday (4 May) that its subsidiary Viasat Broadcasting was launching a new pay-TV channel in eight Central and...
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Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Anders Nilsson | CEO, MTG Sweden |
| Anna Brakenhielm | CEO, Strix Television |
| Eivind Schakt | CEO, MTG TV, Shop |
| Hans Holger Albrecht | President & CEO |
| Hein Espen Hattestad | CEO, MTG Norway |
| Joergen Madsen | CEO, MTG Denmark |
| Marvin Berchin | CEO, SDI Media |
| Niklas Steenberg | CEO, MTG Radio |
| Yggers Mortensen | CEO, MTG Eastern Europe |
| Andrew Barron | COO |
| Matthew Hooper | Manager, Investor Relations |
| DAVID MARCUS | |
| NICK HUMBY | |
| Vigo Carlund |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| David Chance | Chairman |
| Asger Aamund | Board of Directors |
| Cristina Stenbeck | Board of Directors |
| Lars-Johan Jarnheimer | Board of Directors |
| Mia Brunell Livfors | Board of Directors |
| Pelle Tornberg | Board of Directors |
| Stig Nordin | Board of Directors |
Born 1967 Anders was appointed COO of MTG and CEO of MTG’s Online business area with effect from January 2008. Since October 2008, he is also Head of Free-TV Bulgaria, and since February 2009, he is additionally Head of Free-TV in the Baltic region. Anders had worked at MTG Radio since 1992 when he became President of the Group’s radio operations in 1997. He was appointed President of MTG’s former business area Publishing in 2000. Between 2003 and 2007 he served as CEO MTG Sweden.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Times Group MTG AB | CEO, MTG Sweden | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Strix | CEO | Current |
| Modern Times Group MTG AB | CEO, Strix Television | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Times Group MTG AB | CEO, MTG TV, Shop | Current |
Born 1963 Hans-Holger became COO of MTG in May 2000 and was appointed as President and CEO in August 2000. Hans-Holger graduated with a Doctorate in Law from the University of Bochum in Germany. He is co-chairman of CTC Media and is also a member of the Board of the International Emmy Association in New York and EM.Sport Media AG. Prior to joining MTG, he worked for Daimler-Benz and with the Luxembourg based CLT media group for five years, where he was responsible for all television activities and development in Germany and Eastern Europe. Hans-Holger joined the Group in 1997 and has served as Head of the Group’s Pay-TV operations and as President of Viasat Broadcasting.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Times Group MTG AB | President & CEO | Current |
Hein Espen was appointed CEO of P4 Radio Hele Norge ASA in 1999. He worked there until he joined MTG Norway as Chief Operating Officer in 2001. Prior to 1999, he was Vice President of The Bates Group Norway, which was part of the Cordiant advertising and marketing services group. Hein Espen has been responsible for Broadcasting operations in Norway since 2003.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Times Group MTG AB | CEO, MTG Norway | Current |
Jørgen has worked in the Group since 1994, serving as Head of Sponsorship for TV3, Head of Viasat Sport in Denmark and, subsequently, Head of Viasat Sport for the whole Scandinavian region. He was also President of the New Media business area between 2000 and 2001. Jørgen has been responsible for the TV operations in Denmark since 2003. He also became Chairman of the Board of TV Prima in the Czech Republic in January 2008.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Times Group MTG AB | CEO, MTG Denmark | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Times Group MTG AB | CEO, SDI Media | Current |
Niklas Steenberg (born 1964), President of the Radio business area. Niklas joined MTG in 2002, prior to which he founded a number of marketing, communication and business consulting firms. Niklas was previously President of Message Plus Media, a leading media agency that is part of the Interpublic Group, the world’s second largest media services group.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Times Group MTG AB | CEO, MTG Radio | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Times Group MTG AB | CEO, MTG Eastern Europe | Current |
Andrew Barron has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer of MTG. Andrew has a strong track record in both the Pay and Free TV industries, having joined MTG in 2002 from UPC, where he was CEO of 'chello broadband', and previously served as Executive Vice President of New Media and Business Development for 'Walt Disney Europe'.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Times Group MTG AB | COO | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Times Group MTG AB | Manager, Investor Relations | Current |
Born 1965, has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2004 and is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of MarCap Investors, L.P. David is also the Non-Executive Chairman of Modern Holdings, Inc. and a Non-Executive Director of Carl Lamm AB. David graduated from Northeastern University in Boston.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Times Group MTG AB | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Times Group MTG AB | Current | |
| Manchester United Ltd. | Group Finance Director | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Times Group MTG AB | Current | |
| Tele2 AB | Chair of Board | Former |
| Millicom International Cellular S.A. | Board of Directors | Former |
| Tele2 AB | Board of Directors | Former |
Born 1957, has been Chairman of the Board of Directors since May 2003, and a member of the Board since 1998. David was Deputy Managing Director of the BSkyB Group between 1993 and 1998 and is now Chairman of Top Up TV. He also served as a Non-Executive Director of ITV plc and O2 plc. David graduated with a BA, BSc and MBA from the University of North Carolina. Member of the Remuneration Committee. Direct or related person ownership: 1,000 Class B shares. Independent of the Company and management and independent of major shareholders.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Times Group MTG AB | Chairman | Current |
| Modern Times Group MTG AB | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Times Group MTG AB | Board of Directors | Current |
| Kobenhavns Fordsbors | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tele2 AB | Board of Directors | Current |
| Investment AB Kinnevik | Vice Chairman | Current |
| Modern Times Group MTG AB | Board of Directors | Current |
| Investment AB Kinnevik | Vice Chairman | Current |
| Millicom International Cellular S.A. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Metro International S.A. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Investment AB Kinnevik | CEO | Former |
| Millicom International Cellular S.A. | CEO | Former |
| Millicom International Cellular S.A. | President | Former |
| Investment AB Kinnevik | President | Former |
| Millicom International Cellular S.A. | Member | Former |
| Aspiro AB | Chairman of the Board | Former |
| Management Info Consulting | Director | Former |
| Investment AB Kinnevik | Vice Chairman | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Times Group MTG AB | Board of Directors | Current |
| Tele2 AB | Board of Directors | Current |
| Tele2 AB | President & CEO | Former |
| Investment AB Kinnevik | Vice President of IndustrifOrvaltnings | Former |
| Millicom International Cellular S.A. | Board of Directors | Former |
| Management Info Consulting | Director | Former |
Mia Brunell Livfors was elected a board member at the AGM 2007. From August 2006, Mia has been Chief Executive Officer of Investment AB Kinnevik ("Kinnevik"), a Swedish public company managing a portfolio of long-term investments in a number of public companies such as Millicom. Mia joined Kinnevik owned company Modern Times Group MTG AB in 1992, and was appointed CFO in 2001. As CFO, Mia played a central role in MTG's development. Currently, Mia is the Chairman of the Board of Metro International S.A. and a member of the Board of Tele2 AB, Transcom WorldWide S.A., Modern Times Group MTG AB and H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB. Between 2006 and 2008 Mia was a member of the Board of CTC Media, Inc. - a Russian associated company of MTG.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Millicom International Cellular S.A. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Modern Times Group MTG AB | Board of Directors | Current |
| Metro International S.A. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Transcom WorldWide S.A. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Tele2 AB | Board of Directors | Current |
| Investment AB Kinnevik | Chief Executive Officer | Former |
Born 1956, has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2000 having been President and Chief Executive Officer of Modern Times Group MTG AB until then. Pelle held a number of senior positions within the media companies of Industriförvaltnings AB Kinnevik from 1993 onwards. Pelle was President and Chief Executive Officer of Metro International S.A. until July 2007. Pelle is member of the Board of RNB Retail and Brands AB and the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce. From 2007 he is also a Board member of Tele2 AB. Pelle studied at the University of Gothenburg.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Times Group MTG AB | Board of Directors | Current |
Stig Nordin (born 1943), MSc Engineering, has more than two decades’ experience in the forestry products industry. He joined Industriförvaltnings AB Kinnevik in 1989 and has built enterprises such as TV3 in London. In 1991, Stig was appointed Vice President of Kinnevik. From 1992 to 1999 he served as President and is now a member of the Board of Industriförvaltnings AB Kinnevik. He was President of Invik & Co. AB until the second quarter of 2001 and previously served as President of Korsnäs from 1993 to 1998. Member of the Board of MTG since 1997.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Times Group MTG AB | Board of Directors | Current |
Executive News
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MTG: Conference Call to Present Second Quarter and Six Months Results 2009
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MTG Refinances SEK 3.0 Billion Loan Facility
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MTG B Share to Be Included in OMX Stockholm 30 Index
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