Reshet 13 lands ex-Shine & Fox exec Emiliano Calemzuk as CEO

Emiliano Calemzuk (Source: Access Industries)

Reshet 13 has hired former Shine and Fox exec Emiliano Calemzuk as CEO of the Israel network.

Calemzuk replaces Yoram Altman, who departed earlier this year, and joins having previously led Shine Americas where he worked on shows such as the US remake of The Office and MasterChef.

Before that, he had been president of Fox Television Studios and Fox International Channels Europe, initially joining the company’s then-parent News Corporation in 1998 in a marketing role at Fox Latin American Channels.

Calemzuk had most recently been an advisor and worked on start-ups including Raze and Israel-based Deepdub.

Reshet 13 is backed by companies including Warner Bros. Discovery and Access Entertainment, with a slate that ranges from Big Brother to drama Red Skies.

Nadav Topolski, Reshet’s chairman, said: “With his extensive experience and proven track record in the media and entertainment industry, we are confident that Emiliano will lead our channel to new heights of success.”

Calemzuk added: “With creativity and hard work we can accomplish great results together for the benefit of the company, the State of Israel, and its people.”