News 2005

RDF Media Group plc, which recently floated on AIM, has hired Jonny Slow as Director, Corporate Development. Jonny joins from Sand Aire Private Equity, a London based venture capital firm that specialises in investing in small and medium sized UK companies, where he held the position of Investment Director.

Jonny will be based in RDF’s London office with a remit to identify and oversee acquisitions and new investments, working alongside RDF’s Board of Directors and reporting to the Group’s Chief Executive David Frank. The potential investments that will be considered and pursued range from other independent production companies through to programming rights acquisitions.

David Frank said: “Having floated earlier this summer, it became clear pretty quickly that to exploit fully the firepower that a public listing affords us, we needed a dedicated corporate finance executive to manage our investment strategy. We’re an ambitious company and we’re looking to grow both organically and by acquisition. Jonny Slow is the perfect choice for us. He’s bright and energetic and has spent the last few years making investments in small and medium sized businesses. In addition he understands our sector and is excited by working in it.

Jonny Slow said: “This is a tremendously exciting time for RDF because television production and distribution have finally emerged as activities that can make a compelling investment proposition. RDF’s strong reputation within the industry and access to capital as a public company will ensure that the group continues to grow and develop in a fast evolving market.”