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Disney's Cindy Rose joins Virgin Media
Published Monday, Aug 17 2009, 15:21 BST | By Andrew Laughlin
In the new position to come into effect on November 1, Rose will be responsible for leading the cable operator's overall strategy for TV, including the future development of its video-on-demand service.
Rose joins Virgin after 14 years at Disney, where she most recently held the position of EMEA senior vice president & managing director of the Disney Interactive Media Group.
She has also previously acted as managing director UK & Ireland of The Walt Disney Company, and holds legal qualifications both in the US and the UK.
Virgin Media chief executive Neil Berkett said: "Cindy has a wealth of experience and an exceptional understanding of the evolving digital landscape.
"I am delighted that someone of her considerable calibre is joining in such a key role and I look forward to working with her as we continue to develop our TV services."
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