The Association of Commercial TV in Europe appointed AGNIESZKA HORAK as director of legal & public affairs. Horak succeeds EMILIE ANTHONIS, who "accepted another position in Brussels." Horak brings "direct experience of the policy issues facing commercial broadcasters" (BROADBAND TV NEWS, 9/3). ... The Rugby Football Union appointed STEVE BROWN as its new CEO, replacing IAN RITCHIE, who announced his retirement in May. Brown joined the RFU as CFO in '11 and was promoted to chief officer for business operations after serving as managing director of England Rugby 2015, the organizing committee responsible for hosting the 2015 Rugby World Cup. He said, "This is the job of a lifetime for me" (REUTERS, 9/1). ... British-based firm BNN Technology, which helps European football clubs "expand their web presence in China," has been left without exec leadership. CFO SCOTT KENNEDY resigned after making "serious allegations" against fellow board members CEO DARREN MERCER and COO WEI QI, according to a statement from the company on Monday. Mercer and Ki, who is also BNN's China CEO, have been "suspended following a review by an independent committee." Trading in BNN was halted in London as it has insufficient senior management "to provide appropriate oversight and control" of operations, the company said (BLOOMBERG, 9/4). ... Worcestershire County Cricket Club CEO TOM SCOTT "resigned after just over 18 months in the role." Scott held the post for six months in an interim capacity before his appointment was confirmed in July '16. Worcestershire said that Scott would "remain at the club until the end of the year and a replacement is found" (BBC, 9/2).
