Davies named global head, CNN sales

CNN's former London and regional sales head Jonathan Davies has been named executive vice-president of CNN International advertising sales, reporting to Jim Walton, president of CNN Worldwide.

Davies (pictured) succeeds Kevin Razvi, who resigned his post to pursue opportunities outside the company. In his new role, Davies' has been tasked with overseeing the network's sales business globally, which includes a sales team of more than 200 people.