Anuvu names Simon Sutton as CEO

Anuvu appointed veteran media executive Simon Sutton as chief executive officer effective June 15, 2026, replacing Joshua Marks after eight years in the role. The move signals a leadership transition as the mobility and inflight entertainment provider looks to expand its global connectivity and content business.

Why it matters: - Anuvu is changing leadership at a time when passenger connectivity and inflight entertainment are becoming more central to travel experience and airline branding. - Sutton brings experience running large media, streaming and international content businesses, which could help Anuvu scale with global customers. - The CEO change may affect how Anuvu prioritizes growth, client relationships and product development across mobility markets.

What happened: - Anuvu appointed Simon Sutton as chief executive officer, effective June 15, 2026. - Sutton succeeds Joshua Marks, who had been Anuvu’s CEO since 2018. - Platinum Equity Principal Ali Bajwa said Sutton’s background is suited to a seamless transition for Anuvu, its partners and global client base. - Sutton said he is joining Anuvu at an important moment in the evolution of connectivity and entertainment. - Marks said he is proud of Anuvu’s milestones and expects the company to flourish under Sutton’s leadership. - Korn Ferry partners Lorraine Hack and Michael Bell served as Anuvu’s search partners.

The details: - Anuvu describes itself as a provider of worldwide entertainment solutions for mobility markets and high-speed inflight connectivity. - Sutton previously spent 14 years at HBO through mid-2019, including as president and chief revenue officer. - At HBO, Sutton oversaw $7 billion in annual revenue, 130 million subscribers and operations in more than 100 countries. - Sutton also served as CEO of Luminary Media, a digital podcast network that raised more than $100 million in venture capital. - Sutton spent 10 years at MGM in progressively senior roles, ending as executive vice president and head of international television with $400 million in revenue. - Sutton has also worked at Liberty Global and McKinsey & Company. - His board experience includes 10 board seats, including work as the board member designated by HBO/Time Warner and MGM on multiple partially owned companies. - Sutton was most recently the only independent director on the board of Jonathan Adler, which sold in December 2024, and a board member of Luminary Media. - Sutton holds an MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and an MA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford University’s Magdalen College. - Platinum Equity was founded in 1995 by Tom Gores and says it manages about $48 billion in assets across about 60 operating companies. - Platinum Equity says it has completed more than 550 acquisitions over the past 30 years.

Between the lines: - Sutton’s background is centered on international media distribution, subscriber growth and revenue management, which suggests Anuvu wants a leader with experience operating at scale. - The company’s emphasis on a “seamless transition” points to continuity for airline and mobility customers while leadership changes. - The appointment also reinforces Platinum Equity’s role in steering the company’s next phase.

What's next: - Sutton is expected to lead Anuvu’s next phase of growth in entertainment and connectivity services. - The company will likely focus on maintaining momentum with clients and partners while integrating the new leadership team. - Anuvu said updates will continue through its LinkedIn and X channels.