Buena Vista International Television (BVITV) has appointed Philippe Maigret as vice president, portfolio development, it was announced by Tom Toumazis, senior vice president and managing director, BVITV EMEA. Maigret will be based in London and report directly to Toumazis.

Maigret will focus on optimising the value of the BVITV programming portfolio through closer liaison with all internal and 3rd party producer groups including Walt Disney Studios, Miramax, Touchstone Television and ABC Cable Network Groups including TV Animation.

Maigret is also charged with implementing an acquisition and co-production strategy. Working with BVITV's sales and marketing teams, Maigret will ensure that the BVITV portfolio of programming continues to provide broadcasters around the world with premium product that can drive all area of their schedules.

'In a competitive marketplace it is essential to continually increase the value of the services we can offer. Philippe's appointment to this newly created position demonstrates our determination to provide the very best product for all of our broadcasters', said Toumazis.

Previously, Maigret worked as senior international television distribution executive at DreamWorks SKG where he was responsible for the pay and free television distribution of DreamWorks' filmed entertainment in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East and Africa.