Singapore – Ricky Ow has been promoted to executive vice president, networks, Asia, for Sony Pictures Television (SPT).

In this role, Ow will continue to oversee the networks business across Asia and will expand his oversight by managing SPT’s two Korean joint ventures, AXN Korea and Animax Korea, as well as develop new channel opportunities in the region.  Ow will continue to work closely on these businesses with George Chien, senior vice president, networks, Asia, SPT.

“Under Ricky’s leadership, we expanded our brands and our channels are leading entertainment providers in Asia,” said Kaplan.  “His understanding of the region, his relationships and his business savvy will be instrumental to our continued growth and success.”

Most recently, Ow served as senior vice president and general manager, networks, Asia, overseeing the company’s channel brands; including AXN India and ANIMAX India.  He joined SPT in 1999 as the head of sales and marketing for AXN which, under his leadership, has become the number one English language general entertainment channel in Asia.