MOVERS: News in brief

<p>CNBC Asia also announced two appointments which coincided with the </p><p>launch of the satcaster's Australian operation. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Ms Melanie Hardy has been named advertising manager and Ms Samantha </p><p>Thomas as account manager. The pair, who are Sydney-based, will oversee </p><p>Australia and international sales. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Ms Hardy was previously account manager at Fairfax' BRW Magazine. Ms </p><p>Thomas was most recently part of the sales team of Nine Network and WIN </p><p>Television Network. </p><p><BR><BR> </p>