Dominic Gardiner will join Jetix UK as director of programming in September, with responsibility for overall channel content programming, acquisitions, scheduling and on air promotions with a strong focus on improving channel ratings and share performance.
He will report to Boel Ferguson, Jetix UKs recently appointed md. Gardiner will work closely with both Jetix UKs marketing director Allan Stenhouse and Jetix Europes svp of programming Michael Lekes, to deliver an overall programming strategy and fine tune the channel editorial line.
Jetix UK is launching its largest ever slate of new programming. From the start of the summer holidays, Jetix UK is showcasing two brand new shows or returning series, on average, every month through till 2007, including much anticipated animated epic European-Japanese co-production, OBAN STAR-RACERS, the brand new 78x7 Flash animated chase cartoon-comedy, PUCCA, and Marathon co-production TEAM GALAXY, as well as DARK ORACLE and NARUTO.
Gardiner joins Jetix UK from Turner Ent. Europe where he was channel manager of Cartoon Network, with responsibility for all programming, acquisitions and development strategies for the UK channel for two years. Earlier, he was vp of programming and creative services at Cartoon Network Japan. Gardiner originally joined Turner Ent. Europe as director of programming in 1997after serving as a program planner at Flextech.
"I am excited to welcome someone of Dominics caliber to the Jetix team," said Ferguson. "His exceptional experience, knowledge and proven expertise in the kids arena will prove key in further developing the Jetix UK business."
Jetix Europe ceo Paul Taylor added, I am confident that Boel and Dominic will prove a formidable team, ensuring that our focus on creating and delivering strong innovative content drives forward and harnesses the channels potential in the UK marketplace.
Jetix UK entertains more than two million kids every month with a line-up of toons, gripping live action and outrageous comedy. Jetix UK is part of Jetix Europe, one of the leading pan-European kids entertainment companies. www.jetix.co.uk attracts more than14 million pages impressions a month and nearly 700,000 unique users
Jetix Europe is a leading kids entertainment company with localized television channels, program distribution and consumer products businesses in Europe and the Middle East. Jetix Europes 14 Jetix television channels deliver a unique combination of action, adventure and cheeky humor for kids 6-14, in 58 countries and 18 languages, reaching almost 45 million households. In addition the company has launched GXT a pay-TV channel in Italy targeting teenage boys. Jetix is the global kids entertainment brand launched by Jetix Europe and The Walt Disney Co. (ABC Cable Networks Group and Jetix Latin America) in 2004. Jetix programming reaches more than 270 million television households in 80 countries and 25 languages worldwide
