Hong Kong – Mark Young has been named vice
 president of distribution, Australia and New Zealand for Sony Pictures Television (SPT). In this role, Young will be responsible for leading all sales functions across multiple distribution platforms including free, pay, digital, online and mobile, in addition to managing output deals with free-to-air networks and joint venture cable broadcasters. Previously, Young served as vice president, distribution, EMEA for SPT. His territorial responsibilities over the past four years include oversight and growth of sales in Central Europe, the Middle East, Israel, Greece, Cyprus and Turkey.