Culver City, California – George Chien has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Networks, Asia-Pacific for Sony Pictures Television (SPT), it was announced by Andy Kaplan, president, worldwide networks, to whom he reports.

In this role, Chien will now manage P&L for SPT’s television networks in the Asia-Pacific region as well as continue to provide leadership to channels including Animax, AXN, Sony Entertainment Television (SET), BeTV and ONE in Asia; Animax, AXN and AXN Mystery in Japan; Animax and AXN in Korea.

Chien will continue to work closely with SPT’s Indian channels business, Multi Screen Media Private Limited, which operates and distributes SPT’s cable and satellite networks SET, SAB, PIX, MAX, MIX, SIX and AATH. Additionally, Chien oversees SPT’s interests in Australian joint venture TV1/SCI FI.

Chien has served as Senior Vice President, Networks, Asia-Pacific, since June 2010 where he developed business opportunities to help expand SPT’s portfolio in the region. Previously, Chien served as Vice President, International Networks, for the company, since 2007. Additionally, Chien sits on the boards of the MSM India channels, AXN Japan, Animax Japan and Australian joint venture TV1/SCI FI, as well as the two joint ventures in Korea, AXN Korea and Animax Korea.