BBC Worldwide announced that Ted Lai is joining the company as Executive Vice-President (EVP) for Asia, with effect from 1 December 2011. Lai will be based in Hong Kong and will report to Steve Macallister, President & Managing Director Worldwide Sales & Distribution and the Managing Director responsible for Asia. This appointment is the final one in a line-up of three newly appointed regional EVPs. Fred Medina was appointed for Latin America and Joerg Bachmaier for EMEA earlier this month. All … [Read more...] about Ted Lai becomes EVP of BBC Asia
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Metan Development Group taps TV industry veteran Neil Strum as Executive Vice President
Los Angeles - Industry veteran Neil Strum will join Metan Development Group (Metan) this month as executive vice president, announced Metan president/CEO Larry Namer. In his new role, Strum is charged with overseeing operations for the company. Prior to joining Metan, Strum served as a senior vice president at William Morris Agency, developing new revenue and business models for the agency , working with such clients as Barry Sonnenfeld, John Chu and Hasbro . Before leaving William Morris, he … [Read more...] about Metan Development Group taps TV industry veteran Neil Strum as Executive Vice President
SPT’s Miller shifts focus to Networks
Hong Kong - Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has named Todd Miller executive vice president, networks, Asia-Pacific. Based at SPT's Asia headquarters in Hong Kong, Miller will oversee the company's television networks business in all of Asia-Pacific, plus its investments in channels in Australia. Additionally, Miller will join the board of directors of SPT's India joint venture, Multi Screen Media Private Limited (Multi Screen). Miller reports to Andy Kaplan, SPT's networks president. Previously … [Read more...] about SPT’s Miller shifts focus to Networks