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Erik Huggers appointed Director of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Future Media & Technology
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Erik Huggers has been appointed Director of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Future Media & Technology.
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Erik, who is currently Group Controller of the division, takes over from Ashley Highfield, who has left the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ to become CEO of Kangaroo, the working title for a proposed new video on-demand service owned by three broadcasters.
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In his new role, effective from 1 August 2008, Erik joins the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Executive Board.
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He will be responsible for the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s output on the internet, interactive TV, mobile, broadband (including the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer) and other emerging platforms.
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He will also be responsible for the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s enterprise and broadcast technology strategy and delivery.
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ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Director-General Mark Thompson, announcing the appointment, said: "Erik has been a very strong group controller, FM&T for the last year. He has shown tremendous commitment championing the iPlayer amongst many other projects.
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"I look forward to him bringing his drive and determination to this new role, helping ensure the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ is fit for the digital future."
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Erik Huggers said: "It is a tremendous privilege to be asked to lead such a talented and dynamic team in Future Media & Technology.
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"Since I joined the Corporation, I have been struck by the energy and skill that ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ staff are devoting to make sure the Corporation meets the challenges of the on-demand world.
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"I now look forward to, along with my team, collaborating with colleagues across the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ to ensure we respond to audience demands in providing exciting and innovative new ways of delivering the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s content across a range of media."
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Erik Huggers joined the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ last year from Microsoft Corporation, where he worked across a wide variety of industry-changing digital media initiatives.
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He was born and educated in the Netherlands and is married with two children.
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