Discovery Networks Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEEMEA), a division of Discovery Communications, has appointed Amanda Turnbull as the new managing director for Fatafeat, a leadeing food network across the Middle East.

Beginning her role from May 7, Amanda will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of Fatafeat and become the primary point of contact for day to day business development.

To ensure long-term growth and to maximise advertising sales revenues, Turnbull will manage the Fatafeat team from its new office in Dubai Studio City and work in partnership with the senior Discovery Networks CEEMA team in London and Warsaw.

“After an extensive search to find the right candidate, we couldn’t be more pleased to welcome Amanda to the team, ready to take on the exciting position of managing director at Fatafeat,” said James Gibbons, SVP & country manager, Emerging Business, Discovery Networks CEEMEA. - TradeArabia News Service