New appointments at MTV Networks Africa

Pan African entertainment platform MTV Networks Africa (MTVNA) has made a number of key appointments in its marketing and commercial departments.

The network has recruited marketing expert Sinovuyo Dyantyi who will assume the role of head of marketing and communications, MTV Networks Africa.

Sylvester Chauke also joins MTVNA in the role of marketing manager. Reporting directly to Dyantyi, Chauke was previously with South African fast food giant Nando's where he served as national and regional marketing manager.

MTVNA has further strengthened its commercial department with the recent appointment of Desiree Trout, who assumes the position of sales manager - South Africa. Joining Trout in the expanded sales team will be advertising sales executives Lesley-Anne Stanley, who joins MTV from Avusa Media, and John Kay, whose experience encompasses UIP, Alexander Forbes and Avusa Media.