EMG appoints Discovery’s Stefano Nicoletti as COO for Italy

EMG’s Stefano Nicoletti was most recently at Discovery Communications in Milan.

Euro Media Group (EMG), the broadcast facilities and services provider, has announced that Stefano Nicoletti has joined the company as its new chief operating officer (COO) for Italy.

Nicoletti will head up all operations for EMG in Italy, effective this week.

A former content investment and Italy business development senior director at Discovery, he brings a wealth of experience and strong operational expertise in the Italian market.

EMG in Italy is represented by four companies: 3Zero2, Netco Sports Italy, Global Production and 3Zero2 Studios.

While operational integration between these four companies has been ongoing over the past few years, no management position was fully dedicated to this integration process.

“I am delighted to become part of the EMG family, a continuously expanding group keen to grow its position within the Italian broadcast services and production scene,” said Nicoletti.

“I am eager to start working with the team and along with them, begin a fruitful journey towards the matching of our common goals and establish EMG Italy as a leading provider within the industry.”

Added Francois-Charles Bideaux, join chief executive at EMG added: “Our Group is on a mission to better integrate our services in order to strengthen our operational capabilities across all of our markets. We are excited to welcome Stefano as new COO of Euro Media Group Italian companies: 3Zero2, Netco Sports Italy, Global Production and 3Zero2 Studios.

“With his strong background in business development & finance in the media & entertainment industry, I am convinced he will play a key role in pursuing this mission.”