MUMBAI: MTV US has annouced that it has appointed Colette Chestnut as its executive VP and CFO.

Chestnut will be based in New York and report directly to MTV president and COO Michael Wolf. She will assume her responsibilities on 20 March.

She will be responsible for managing the financial operations of MTV and will be a member of the MTV's management committee that plays the lead role in the overall management of the company.

MTV chairman and CEO Judy McGrath says, "Colette's experience demonstrates her deep understanding of the complexities of a global business. I know she'll be an outstanding leader in our company, and I am extremely pleased to have her join our team."

Wolf says, "As we take the company further onto multiple platforms and around the globe, we couldn't ask for somebody better than Colette to complement the team we have in place at MTV Networks." Chestnut joins MTV from JWT.