Rose d'Or: Rolf Probala becomes new festival director
Rolf Probala will become the new director of the Rose d’Or. The Lucerne native will take over as festival director from Urban Frye, who is stepping down after three years in the role.
Rolf Probala worked for Swiss Television SF for nine years, most recently as head of "Tagesschau", after which he was head of communications at ETH Zurich. In 2008, he managed Ringier's 175th anniversary with over 30 events in ten countries, including two major events at the KKL Lucerne. In the last two years, Probala has built up a group-wide academy for Ringier.
The Rose d'Or Awards are among the most prestigious prizes in the television sector. In 2010, the festival celebrates its 50th anniversary in Lucerne. It will now take place in the fall from September 18 to 22, and the awards will be presented on September 22 at the KKL Lucerne. The awards will continue to be overseen by the advisory board chaired by BBC representative David Liddiment and supported operationally by the existing core team of Nora Kradolfer, Séghira Farhi and Dina Baenninger. As Competition Manager, the latter will continue to oversee the international competition, which will be launched at the beginning of December with the "Call for Entries".
The Rose d'Or Awards are among the most prestigious prizes in the television sector. In 2010, the festival celebrates its 50th anniversary in Lucerne. It will now take place in the fall from September 18 to 22, and the awards will be presented on September 22 at the KKL Lucerne. The awards will continue to be overseen by the advisory board chaired by BBC representative David Liddiment and supported operationally by the existing core team of Nora Kradolfer, Séghira Farhi and Dina Baenninger. As Competition Manager, the latter will continue to oversee the international competition, which will be launched at the beginning of December with the "Call for Entries".
