Trending Now - Christophe Pinard-legry Takes Helm as Canal+ Europe CEO

WHO:

Deadline - Christophe Pinard-Legry has been named CEO of Canal+ Europe and is also the CEO of Canal+ France. He joins the Canal+ board alongside David Mignot, the CEO of Canal+ Africa and MultiChoice, and other board members including Maxime Saada, Amandine Ferré, Anna Marsh, and Gérald-Brice Viret.

WHAT:

Variety - Christophe Pinard-Legry has been appointed as CEO of Canal+ Europe, in addition to his current role as CEO of Canal+ France. He will oversee business activities for Canal+ Europe.

WHERE:

Deadline - Canal+ Europe is part of the Canal+ group, which operates in various regions including Europe and Africa.

WHEN:

Deadline - Christophe Pinard-Legry's appointment as CEO of Canal+ Europe was announced on April 17th, 2026.

HOW:

Variety - Pinard-Legry's new role involves joining the Canal+ management board, which is chaired by Maxime Saada.

(UPDATED April 17, 2026 15:19 UTC)

Christophe Pinard-Legry has been appointed as the CEO of Canal+ Europe, a role he will take on in addition to his current position as CEO of Canal+ France, with the announcement made on Friday. In this new capacity, he will oversee business activities for Canal+ Europe and join the Canal+ management board, which is chaired by Maxime Saada. Pinard-Legry will work alongside other board members, including David Mignot, Amandine Ferré, Anna Marsh, and Gérald-Brice Viret, as Canal+ continues to operate across various regions in Europe and Africa.