Penthouse has announced the addition of veteran industry executive Tony Cochi to their team, as the President of Worldwide Broadcasting. With over 15 years of experience in the adult entertainment industry, Cochi brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role.
“Penthouse is an iconic brand,” Cochi said. “When we think of the most iconic names in adult – the names Penthouse, Playboy and Hustler are the ones that always come to mind.”
For seven years Tony Cochi was Executive Vice President of Broadcasting with Hustler/LFP, where he oversaw global operations and expansion of the LFP Broadcasting and Internet Divisions.
Prior to that, he launched Vivid to television, as the EVP of Worldwide Distribution and New Business Development. His impressive resume includes over 20 years of experience on the mainstream side, with Cablevision and Warner Bros. prior to entering the adult arena.
“I’m excited about joining the Penthouse team and working closely with everyone,” Cochi relayed. “I did my part expanding the Hustler brand on TV worldwide, and now I look forward to doing that with Penthouse and the other brands it represents – including expanding the distribution internationally as well.”
Penthouse CEO Moose was thrilled to make the announcement. “Having worked with Tony Cochi for a decade as a colleague in the field, most notably as a partner with the Hustler brand, I’ve witnessed firsthand how amazing he is at what he does,” said Moose, CEO of Penthouse. “Now I’m really looking forward to joining forces and bringing that same magic to Penthouse. It is our incredible privilege to welcome Tony to the Penthouse family!”
Cochi added, “I’ve worked with Moose for many years as a distribution partner and developed a great respect for what he does. I’m really looking forward to working together with Moose, Drew, and the rest of the amazing team.”
“I’ve known Tony for many years, working closely with him through our partnership at LFP, and I have tremendous respect for him,” said Drew Rosenfeld, VP Penthouse TV. “Tony is an industry leader with executive level experience. Having someone like Tony on board absolutely compliments the continued growth of Penthouse. I can speak for all of us here, that we are thrilled to have Tony Cochi as part of Penthouse. We look forward to working closely with him and welcome him to the team.”
Be sure and follow Penthouse on Twitter at @Penthouse.