iflix Welcomes New CTO

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Internet television service provider, iflix, welcomed the Head of Technology of Walt Disney's businesses outside the US, Emmanuel Frenehard, as its Chief Technology Officer, effective January 2017. In a statement Monday, iflix said, Frenehard recently served as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for Walt Disney International. He led technology strategy and operations across all units of Walt Disney Company in Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin America, it said. iflix Group Co-Founder/Chief Executive Officer, Mark Britt, said Frenehard's proven track record in leading technology operations and delivering results though collaboration was unparalleled. "This will be a key driver as we continue to consolidate iflix’s leadership position and rapid growth globally," he said. iflix said Frenehard's recent achievements included the launch of Disney’s first-ever multi-content direct-to-consumer digital subscription service in the UK, namely DisneyLife. iflix, now available in Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Brunei, will continue to roll out its world-class service to key additional emerging markets in the coming months, it said. -- BERNAMA