Hong Kong – Turner International has announced the appointment of Edward Barnieh as Programming and Acquisitions Manager, Asia Pacific, to further expand its quality offering of kids content. Based in Hong Kong, Edward will be responsible for Turner’s acquisition strategies for its kids’ networks in Asia Pacific, including Cartoon Network, Cartoonito, POGO, Toonami and Boomerang as well as to secure rights to the most engaging content in the region, in particular funny and clever animation from international studios and distributors.

Having spent over a decade working in kids broadcasting in the UK, Edward brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role. He also adds years of multi-platform experience to the regional team and will be a key part of Turner’s international Asia Pacific acquisitions strategy.

Prior to joining Turner, Edward worked at Nickelodeon UK for almost nine years, where he played an important role in the expansion of the award-winning networks and developing content for global markets. He also was heavily involved in the roll-out of video-on-demand and mobile TV services for the company.