Turner International Asia Pacific announced that Anshuman Misra, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Networks and Content Distribution, has resigned from his position with effect from October 12.

After almost 14 years with Turner in Asia, Hong Kong-based Misra will be taking time off before embarking on his next career move.

Commenting on Misra’s resignation, Steve Marcopoto, President and MD, Turner International Asia Pacific, said, “On behalf of everyone at Turner in Asia, I’d like to thank Anshuman for his significant contribution to the company’s success since 1998. He has been a first class colleague and trusted business partner throughout and we wish him every success in the next stage of his career.”

Prior to joining Turner, Misra was General Manager of BBC World (India), where he managed the distribution and sales of the news and current affairs channel.