MUMBAI: Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp has announced two key promotions. Gerd Jakuszeit, formerly senior vice president and general manager of Digital Media Services has been made president and COO of Digital Media Services. Additionally, Alison Choppelas, formerly director of legal affairs of the Media Services Group, is now vice president of business affairs of the Media Services Group.

Cinedigm’s Media Services Group president Chuck Goldwater said, "Both Gerd and Alison have been invaluable members of the Cinedigm team. Their hard work in their respective areas of responsibilities have contributed greatly to Cinedigm becoming a leader and trusted partner with exhibitors, studios and vendors throughout the digital cinema world. Together with the rest of our team we look forward to Gerd and Alison’s continuing contributions to Cinedigm’s growth and success."

Jakuszeit joined Cinedigm in May of 2004 as director of Access Digital Media focusing on exhibitor and studio business development.

Choppelas joined Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. in May of 2007 as director of legal affairs of Media Services Group.