Alexey Zemsky headed NTV

The NTV Board of Directors appointed Alexei Zemsky by the new general director of the television channel, the press service of the Gazprom-Media holding reports . By the decision of the Council, the powers of the current general director of NTV Vladimir Kulistikov were terminated.

“I am glad that Alexei Zemsky joined the Gazprom-Media team. There are more than 20 years of experience on television, participation in the organization and production of large-scale television events. I am sure that the professional competence of Alexei and his expertise in the field of television production will contribute to the successful development of the NTV as one of the leading information television channels of the country,” the holding general said the General Director of the holding Dmitry Chernyshenko.

To date, Zemsky served as deputy general director of the VGTRK and led its production and technological department. In 2003-2004, he worked as the first deputy general director of the NTV.

The upcoming resignation of Kulistikov and the upcoming appointment of Zemsky in Gazprom-Media was reported last week . Kulistikov confirmed that he was leaving his post due to health problems and after leaving would not take any posts on NTV. “There are no plans for now. It is necessary to look around, rest, and there it will be visible - again, taking into account my health,” he said.

Kulistikov also supported the candidacy of Zemsky. "I am very pleased that I will be replaced by a person known on television and NTV, in particular," said the departing head of NTV.

In July, Kommersant, citing sources on the media market, reported the upcoming departure of Kulistikov . According to the publication, Kulistikov decided not to renew the contract, the term of which expires on January 1, 2016, for health reasons. Kulistikov can offer an “honorary position” in Gazprom-Media or in another large holding for his merits in the management of the TV channel and to the state, ”the publication noted.

The interlocutor of the publication in the Kremlin did not comment on the possible departure of Kulistikov, while noting that the presidential administration "" in a higher way evaluate his professional qualities. "

Kulistikov came to the post of NTV genderector on July 5, 2004. On April 12, 2012, the contract with him was once again extended.