AV360 NETWORKS
EXECUTIVE TEAM
PRESIDENT/CEO – LLYNN TAYLOR
(France, UK, USA, South Africa)
Brings over 40 years of media experience, which includes radio news and advertising, television production and distribution. In 1974 he was appointed Managing Director for Motown Records in Africa, developing markets in over 10 African countries. In 1976, he worked for The JACKSON’s (Musical Family), in Production of their Prime-Time CBS Series. From 1977 – 1982 worked in Production management for Television Production company, Tandem Productions, on CBS Television Shows, ‘All In the Family’, ‘The Jeffersons’, ‘Diff’rent Strokes’.
Since 1983 he has developed television production and distribution companies, Atlantis FilmWorks (USA), Euro American Pictures (England), World African Network (USA), InterCom Afrique Television (France), Parkville Productions (Wales); and established a television network ICA-TV (South Africa) launched in Fall 2000 in over 35 countries. In 2022, Launched AfrikVision360, (France, South Africa).
VICE - PRESIDENT/CREATIVE DIRECTOR - BANGALY FOFANA
(France, Guinea)
A senior copywriter, a filmmaker and photographer with degrees from Sup de création and La Fémis. With 15 years experience in copywriting, He has worked for companies such as Herezie, Publicis Conseil, and DDB Paris, and obtained recognition from the profession with numerous awards (Cannes lions, D&AD, Clio awards, Eurobest, LIA, Epica awards, etc.).
In 2017, he started directing his first documentary La saison des sas (supported by Scam and CNC) which is a look inside the place of his upbringing during the cold season.
He is represented in France for his filmmaking and photography work by IC.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - CARIBBEAN - SANDRA ROSE - GUSSINE
After earning her Master’s Degree in Educational Media Technology at The University of Wisconsin-Madison in the US, Sandra chose not to contribute to the “brain drain” but returned home to Jamaica to create and produce programmes for Television Jamaica.
These programmes included Entertainment, Information features, and Sports.Sandra conceptualized and produced the innovative and popular TV Magazine programme, Smile Jamaica, which grew by 20% audience share. It is still the top morning show in Jamaica today, and is now watch globally.
Her experience in the Jamaican Media and Music Industry has seen her working over the last 15 years as a Senior TV & Film Producer, Screen Writer, Sports Producer, and Web Content Manager. She has and created a YARDROSE, a Company specializing in Music/Entertainment/Sports Programming for Television.
DIRECTOR- DISTRIBUTION & PRODUCTION - BRANDON MANNING
In 1994, After graduation from University, Brandon worked for 4 years at SI Communications as a Production & Distribution Manager in Los Angeles.
In 2001 moving to South Africa, he began working for Solsan Communication as General Manager, with responsibilities for developing the African TV markets from South African & Nigerian offices.
In 2003, Brandon was named COO of AfriSat Television Network, that produced the African Continents First Pan African Bilingual News service. He continued with the company creating partnerships with the African Union and NEPAD.
Since 2010, He has worked on a Number of Pan-African Media ventures, including Development of a South Africa based Music Concert and Management company.