The role will have responsibility for the strategic and operational development of Future’s direct business in the core North European markets of Germany, France and Italy in the first instance. The role includes day to day responsibility for these international operations, as well as the strategic and commercial development of print and digital activities.
With over 20 years of media and entertainment experience, Tino (pictured) joins Future from Editoriale Domus, a leading B2C and B2B publisher of special interest magazines. At Domus he served as Chief Digital Officer, responsible for developing the digital business and transforming the print business gradually into a digital one.
He previously worked for German media conglomerate Bertelsmann, managing its Italian music publishing business with responsibility for BMG Music Publishing, BMG Publication and BMG Rights Management. As a Managing Director he took care of not only the BMG portfolio in Italy but most importantly exported the Italian portfolio to international markets. Tino also previously held management positions at the Italian state TV and radio broadcaster RAI and the The Walt Disney Company.
Future International Director Regina Erak says: The recruitment of Tino Cennamo is a further demonstration to the commitment by Future to deliver its international strategy. His calibre and expertise will be a key factor in our success in the context of a dynamic and challenging market place.
Tino Cennamo adds: I am very proud and happy to support the growth of Future’s business in the international markets. Our Company’s portfolio and skills can surely achieve the same successes internationally as gathered in the domestic market of the UK and the USA.
With a portfolio of 80+ magazines, 70+ iPad editions and 50+ websites, Future International offers licensing and content syndication services across print, web and mobile platforms.
Future has now for over 26 years developed successful licensing partnerships across the globe and continues to be the UK’s number one licensor of magazine content, says the company. The company already has strategic partnerships with 89 overseas media businesses, 225 licenses and licensed editions available in 76 countries worldwide.
