Management shuffle at etv/eNCA, Anton Harber joins

eTV made various changes to some management positions today.

Anton Harber joins the group in the position of editor-in-chief. Prior to joining eNCA, Harber served as a journalism and media studies professor at Wits University.

On his appointment, Mark Rosin (Group COO) said: "Anton Harber will be joining the eFamily as editor-in-chief of eNCA.  Anton’s extensive experience in South African media will allow him to continue to build an independent, top class, integrity driven news service, while also mentoring and growing the future leaders of our news business. He is a seasoned journalist, experienced manager and highly respected academic and professional. We are thrilled to have him join our group."

Harber is filling the void left by Ben Said whose contract as editor-in-chief expired on Christmas day last year as he decided to pursue new opportunities at Turkey's state broadcaster. Prior to Said, Debora Patta held that position.

The current managing director of eNCA, Patrick Conroy will vacate that position as he will be taking on the position of Managing Director at the group's satellite platform, OpenView HD.

"Patrick is strong operationally and has sound marketing insights into new media. Since 2005, Patrick has built and led a world-class news company and management team. We believe he has the skills to capitalise on OpenView’s success to date and also to build the platform’s revenue generating opportunities. He will also look to explore a new content marketing opportunity which we believe is important to a rapidly evolving media environment," said Rosin in the statement that was released.

On his move from eNCA to OVHD, Conroy tweeted, "Will be taking up the post of MD of OpenViewHD March 1. Thank you eNCA for an epic 10 year adventure. Grateful for all we have achieved."

[Overall, the Twitter universe and myself are optimised at the prospects of Conroy at OpenView HD. It really seems like he will get things done there]


Finally, the current head of OpenView HD, Maxwell Nonge, moves to the newly created position of group chief technology officer. Nonge has seen through a turbulent start at OVHD when the platform was not taking off as expected, but has grown to a base of over 360 000 active subscribers (10 000 more than the 'official' number revealed a few days ago).

[Question: where did the name 'eMedia Investments' all of a sudden come from?]