Starz Promotes Tech, IT Executives

James Porter and Jodi Robinson given newly created positions

By George Winslow -- Broadcasting & Cable, 10/26/2012 3:12:57 PM

Starz Entertainment has promoted James Porter to the newly created positions of senior VP, media systems and IT development, and Jodi Robinson to VP of Internet and interactive technology.

Porter, who joined the company in 1994, had been VP of media systems and IT development. He manages all activities for broadcast and infrastructural operations for the channels and advanced services, in addition to the IT group.

Robinson, who joined Starz in 2006, oversees a group that spearheads technology strategy and development for the company, including advanced services and interactive television. Her team led the development of the recently launched Starz Play and Encore Play authenticated platforms and applications.

"These two executive promotions at Starz are in recognition of the incredible efforts by two great leaders in the technology group," explained senior VP of programming and IT development, Ray Milius, in a statement. "Jim and Jodi are key contributors whose vision and leadership will help prepare and lead us for the next generation of content delivery and operational support."