CNBC has recruited Max Raven as senior vice president of International Ad Sales.
Raven, who will take up his new position today, will be responsible for CNBC International sales strategy and operations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and Latin America.
Raven has spent a bulk of his career at CNN International, part of Turner Broadcasting, latterly in the role of senior vice president of ad sales and deputy general manager of digital. There he was responsible for driving revenue growth through sustainable client partnerships and the companys digital properties.
He also held the position of senior vice president and group revenue director at Hearst. In his early career, he worked at the media agencies Mindshare, JWT and Zenith.
KC Sullivan, president and managing director of CNBC International to whom Raven will report said: Were extremely pleased to bring [Raven] on board to transition our commercial offering to a new level. His extensive background in driving growth through innovation, collaboration and strong team leadership will help cement CNBCs position as the destination of choice for commercial clients.
Ravens said: Im excited by the challenge at CNBC International, which has an established and influential audience and client base worldwide. I look forward to bringing fresh perspective and leadership to an already strong sales team.
