Jeffrey Katzenberg, chief executive officer of DreamWorks Animation has been named MIPCOM 2013’s Personality of the Year and will be honored during a gala at the annual industry event Oct. 9.

That same day, Katzenberg will address the MIPCOM audience to share his unique perspectives on the television business as part of MIPCOM's Media Mastermind presentations.

MIPCOM will take place in Cannes, France, from Oct. 7-10.