New York – A+E Networks has bolstered its international sales staff with the promotion of Joanne Lim to Manager, Content Sales, Asia. In addition, Hana Zidek has been appointed as Director, Content Sales, EMEA.  

Based in A+E Networks’ Singapore office, Lim will continue to oversee program sales throughout Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan.  She reports to Ling Sze Gan, Senior Director, Content Sales, Asia. Prior to joining A+E Networks in 2010, Ms. Lim held positions at BBC Worldwide and ITV.

Zidek joins A+E Networks from Lionsgate Entertainment where she managed sales for the Nordics and other territories from the company’s London office. Based in A+E Networks’ London office, Zidek will be responsible for managing content sales in the Nordic and Middle East regions, reporting to Jonathan South, Vice President, Content Sales, EMEA.

At MIPTV, A+E Networks will offer a program catalogue spanning more than 10,000 hours and some 450 new titles to global broadcasters.