The European VOD Coalition names Manuel Marsilio as Executive Director

Based in Brussels, Manuel Marsilio brings more than a decade of senior leadership in public affairs and association management. He is a former General Manager of the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI).

Marsilio replaces Julia Maxwell, who left earlier this year to become Head of IP Enforcement at the UK’s Premier League.

The European VOD Coalition represents video-on-demand and digital entertainment companies that distribute and invest in European content. Its members include Netflix, Paramount, NBC Universal, Roku, and The Walt Disney Company.

Marsilio takes the helm as VOD providers navigate the review of the EU’s cornerstone media regulation – the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD). He will also lead the coalition’s engagement on the upcoming Digital Fairness Act (DFA) and argue the sector’s position against network fees under the Digital Networks Act (DNA).

Andreas Wildfang, Chair of the European VOD Coalition, said: “We look forward to working with him to champion European content, promote safe and sustainable services, and advocate for a regulatory framework that allows the VOD sector to keep growing in Europe over the long term.”

Marsilio said: “The video-on-demand and digital entertainment sector is today one of the most important engines of investment in European creativity. It is a pivotal industry, and I am eager to take on this role. I look forward to working with our members and with policymakers to build the right conditions for investment, innovation, and growth across the EU.”

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