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Altice USA Expands Financial Leadership Team with Appointments of John Hsu, SVP, Corporate Finance and John Lombana, SVP, Corporate Controller

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) today announces the appointments of John Hsu, SVP, Corporate Finance and John Lombana, SVP, Corporate Controller, both reporting to Chief Financial Officer Marc Sirota.

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  • Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) today announces the appointments of John Hsu, SVP, Corporate Finance and John Lombana, SVP, Corporate Controller, both reporting to Chief Financial Officer Marc Sirota.
  • John Lombana will be responsible for the company’s financial reporting, accounting, internal controls, tax, revenue assurance, and financial system administration functions.
  • “As Altice USA and Optimum continue on our path to become the connectivity provider of choice in every community we serve, we are pleased to expand our finance leadership team with the appointments of John Hsu, SVP, Corporate Finance and John Lombana, SVP, Corporate Controller,” said Altice USA Chief Financial Officer Marc Sirota.
  • Prior to that, he worked as VP of financial and strategic planning at Cablevision for seven years.

VCTI Announces Appointment of Pragash Pillai to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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SOMERSET, N.J., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VCTI, the broadband and network technology experts, today announced the appointment of visionary executive Pragash Pillai to the company's Board of Directors. Pillai is a member of the Cable TV Pioneers Class of 2023 and most recently served as CTIO at Altice USA. Before Altice, he was Senior Vice President of Infrastructure Engineering at Cablevision Systems. He joined Cablevision after the successful sale of Bresnan Communications to Cablevision for $1.36B. He brings extensive experience in the broadband sector, with a deep understanding of market forces and the need to plan strategically to capture opportunity. VCTI will benefit from his extensive experience operationalizing and improving efficiencies around the deployment of new technologies across large, dispersed networks.

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  • SOMERSET, N.J., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VCTI , the broadband and network technology experts, today announced the appointment of visionary executive Pragash Pillai to the company's Board of Directors.
  • Pillai is a member of the Cable TV Pioneers Class of 2023 and most recently served as CTIO at Altice USA .
  • VCTI will benefit from his extensive experience operationalizing and improving efficiencies around the deployment of new technologies across large, dispersed networks.
  • We are thrilled to have Pragash as part of our team as we deliver new solutions and approaches to the market."

MSG ENTERTAINMENT NAMES MICHAEL GRAU EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE) ("MSG Entertainment") today announced that Michael Grau, a seasoned leader with nearly 40 years of experience, will join the company on February 12 as Executive Vice President, Finance. Following a transition period, Mr. Grau will also assume the responsibilities of Chief Financial Officer on April 1.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE) ("MSG Entertainment") today announced that Michael Grau, a seasoned leader with nearly 40 years of experience, will join the company on February 12 as Executive Vice President, Finance.
  • In this role, Mr. Grau will work closely with MSG Entertainment's executive management team to support the long-term direction of the Company.
  • Mr. Grau will report to MSG Entertainment's Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, James L. Dolan.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Michael to MSG Entertainment in this important role," said Mr. Dolan.

SPHERE ENTERTAINMENT NAMES JENNIFER KOESTER PRESIDENT, SPHERE BUSINESS OPERATIONS

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) today announced that Jennifer Koester, a seasoned executive with over 25 years of diverse experience, will join the Company as President, Sphere Business Operations effective February 5.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) today announced that Jennifer Koester, a seasoned executive with over 25 years of diverse experience, will join the Company as President, Sphere Business Operations effective February 5.
  • In this new position, Ms. Koester will lead the strategy and execution of all business aspects of Sphere, a next-generation entertainment medium that is redefining the future of live entertainment.
  • Ms. Koester will be based in New York and report to James Dolan, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Sphere Entertainment.
  • "The opportunity to join the Sphere team and be part of this next-generation entertainment medium is a tremendous opportunity," said Ms. Koester.

Breezeline Supports Graduate Students in Broadband Equity Challenge Competition

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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The Broadband Equity Challenge encourages students to think critically about ways to expand access to broadband internet, as well as to promote adoption and increased use through digital literacy initiatives and training.

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  • The Broadband Equity Challenge encourages students to think critically about ways to expand access to broadband internet, as well as to promote adoption and increased use through digital literacy initiatives and training.
  • Since its inception in 2011, more than 400 students representing 25 top graduate schools in North America have participated in the program, with nearly 50 percent of students pursuing a career in media and technology after graduation.
  • To prepare for the competition, each team was provided with a comprehensive overview of the broadband industry, as well as the challenges and opportunities for expanding broadband access.
  • “Breezeline is pleased to support this year’s fall competition by sponsoring the event and mentoring teams,” said Shaun Blake, vice president of products and programming for Breezeline.

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS NAMES JAMAL HAUGHTON EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL AND CORPORATE SECRETARY

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) today announced that Jamal Haughton, a veteran legal executive, has been named Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective November 6.

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  • STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) today announced that Jamal Haughton, a veteran legal executive, has been named Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective November 6.
  • Mr. Haughton will serve as the Company's chief legal officer, working with Charter executive leadership to support the Company's long-term direction and growth.
  • Mr. Haughton will join Charter Communications from MSG Entertainment where he has been the Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary of Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp., a world leader in live entertainment and sports experiences.
  • In his last role at Cablevision as Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Mr. Haughton provided legal counsel to the Board of Directors and senior executive management on corporate governance, public company reporting, corporate finance and major strategic companywide corporate transactions, including Cablevision's sale to Altice USA in 2016.

Barnes & Noble Education Names Kevin F. Watson as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED), a leading solutions provider for the education industry, today announced that Kevin F. Watson has been named Chief Financial Officer, effective September 7, 2023.

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  • Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED), a leading solutions provider for the education industry, today announced that Kevin F. Watson has been named Chief Financial Officer, effective September 7, 2023.
  • Mr. Watson will report directly to Michael P. Huseby, Chief Executive Officer, BNED.
  • As CFO at Barnes & Noble Education, Mr. Watson will be responsible for the financial management of the Company, including leading the Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Financial Planning, Financial Operations, Internal Audit and Investor Relations teams.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Kevin to Barnes & Noble Education as our new Chief Financial Officer,” said Michael P. Huseby, Chief Executive Officer, BNED.

CHARTER SENIOR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT DAVID ELLEN TRANSITIONS TO ADVISORY ROLE IN DECEMBER 2023

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) today announced that industry veteran and Senior Executive Vice President David Ellen will transition to an advisory role to Charter's President and CEO Chris Winfrey beginning December 1.

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  • STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) today announced that industry veteran and Senior Executive Vice President David Ellen will transition to an advisory role to Charter's President and CEO Chris Winfrey beginning December 1.
  • "I have spent over 20 years working in this incredible industry and the last seven here at Charter for which I am very grateful," said Mr. Ellen.
  • I am pleased David will continue to support me and Charter in an advisory role and wish him well as he pursues his outside endeavors."
  • Mr. Ellen joined Charter in 2016 from Cablevision, where he served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel until the completion of Cablevision's sale.

Tracy Murdoch O’Such returns to Diversified Search Group as Global Managing Partner

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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Philadelphia, PA, Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diversified Search Group has announced that Tracy Murdoch O'Such is rejoining the firm and will serve as Global Managing Partner, leading both the firm's Media, Entertainment, and Sports practice , and expanding the firm's executive search capabilities in communications and marketing.

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  • Philadelphia, PA, Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diversified Search Group has announced that Tracy Murdoch O'Such is rejoining the firm and will serve as Global Managing Partner, leading both the firm's Media, Entertainment, and Sports practice , and expanding the firm's executive search capabilities in communications and marketing.
  • O'Such returns to Diversified Search Group following a two-year hiatus working for a global boutique executive search firm.
  • "Tracy O'Such's return to Diversified Search Group at this transformational time, with our growing capabilities and expansion into key new markets, is a testament to our firm's unique position in the marketplace," says Aileen K. Alexander, CEO of Diversified Search Group.
  • "We’re thrilled that Tracy O’Such is rejoining us at DSG as an invaluable leader," says Judith M. von Seldeneck , Founder and Chair, Diversified Search Group.

Service Electric Cablevision (SECV) Enhances Infrastructure Visibility and Efficiency with Nrby, Inc Partnership

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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ALLENTOWN, Pa., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Service Electric Cablevision (SECV), a leading provider of residential and business Internet, IPTV, and Phone services, announced a strategic partnership with Nrby, Inc to deploy its innovative Nrby Platform. The integration will significantly improve the visibility of SECV's infrastructure assets, optimize operations, and heighten subscriber experience.

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  • Today, Service Electric Cablevision (SECV), a leading provider of residential and business Internet, IPTV, and Phone services, announced a strategic partnership with Nrby, Inc to deploy its innovative Nrby Platform.
  • The integration will significantly improve the visibility of SECV's infrastructure assets, optimize operations, and heighten subscriber experience.
  • The integration will significantly improve the visibility of SECV's infrastructure assets, optimize operations, and heighten subscriber experience.
  • The Nrby Platform will bolster SECV's ability to proactively mitigate service issues before they escalate into service calls, ensuring seamless continuity of service.