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Gian Paolo Tagliavia joins Italian prodco Rainbow Group as exec VP for TV, digital and talent

Italian production and animation studio Rainbow Group has appointed Gian Paolo Tagliavia as exec VP of TV, digital and talent.

Gian Paolo Tagliavia

The new appointment, which follows a recent investment from The Equity Group, is a further demonstration of the Rainbow’s  expansion and innovation plans.

Tagliavia previously led Rai Pubblicità and held senior roles in companies such as Rai, Mediaset, La7, MTV Italia and Telecom Italia.

Iginio Straffi, founder and president of Rainbow said: “I am thrilled to start this new collaboration with a man with his expertise, whom I have known and respected for many years. With his experience and strategic vision, Gian Paolo will be a key figure as we seek to expand the business and work through the creative challenges.”

Tagliavia added: “I have known and respected Iginio Straffi for many years and I am delighted to be joining Rainbow Group at such a dynamic and challenging time. Rainbow has captivated global audiences with creativity, innovation and a bold vision of entertainment. I look forward to being part of an Italian success story around the world.”

The €90m (US$92m) investment from TEC Movie, an independent vehicle established as part of The Equity Club (TEC), earlier this week will fund a pipeline of investments Rainbow says it intends to make in the coming years, including strengthening its existing IP library, developing and acquiring new international IP and exploring M&A opportunities.

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