MTV Networks names brand solutions chief

MTV Networks International has promoted its Australian boss Dave Sibley to become executive vice-president and managing director of its international sales arm Viacom Brand Solution International (VBSI).

Sibley was previously managing director, MTV Networks Australia and New Zealand and will replace Kevin Razvi, who resigned to “spend time with his family and to pursue personal projects”. Sibley, who will be based in the London office, will report to Bob Bakish, president, MTV Networks International. Meanwhile, the MTV Networks Australia and New Zealand team will report to David Lynn, managing director, MTV Networks UK and Ireland, on an interim basis.