Tom Donoghue joins MEDIAGENIX

Industry veteran has worked for organisations such as Discovery Channel, Fox, Disney and the DMC

In his new role as business development and account manager, Tom Donoghue will focus on the UK, Ireland, the Middle East and South Africa, where he will help MEDIAGENIX support and continue the strong growth and internationalisation of the increasingly diverse MEDIAGENIX customer base and projects.

Donoghue is joining MEDIAGENIX at a key moment in the company’s international growth, according to Emmanuel Müller, VP, business development, MEDIAGENIX. “As a senior broadcasting/software professional with over 25 years’ experience in the industry, Tom will help us develop new markets and be the true partner and trusted advisor for media companies such as the BBC, UKTV and Nordic Entertainment Group. With his deep understanding of the business he will help customers grow in the ever-changing media landscape.”

Donoghue started his career with Viasat Broadcasting in the UK, and has worked in various roles within both broadcasters and broadcast software providers. He moved into broadcast software in 1999 and was involved in large-scale projects at a wide range of international broadcasters including Discovery Channel, Fox, Disney, and the DMC. Moving on to a consultant role at Cognizant, in 2018, Donoghue was voted UK Consultant of the Year for his work at A&E/History Channel.

He said: “I spent the past couple of years working alongside MEDIAGENIX on an implementation of WHATS’ON and I gained first-hand experience of their professional, knowledgeable and detailed approach.

“As well as being a top-class software company, they also understand the value of partnerships and collaboration and continuously work with clients to ensure they get the best from WHATS’ON and that the product stays at the forefront of a fast-changing broadcasting industry.