Hong Kong – The 20th CASBAA Convention culminated with the Lifetime Achievement Award and Chairman’s Award presented to Steve Marcopoto, outgoing President and Managing Director, Turner International Asia Pacific Limited.“On behalf of CASBAA and the industry as a whole, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for the years of service Steve Marcopoto has given to the industry and the Association,” said Marcel Fenez, Chairman, CASBAA. “As a pioneer of the … [Read more...] about Marcopoto presented with Lifetime Achievement Award at CASBAA 2013
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BREAKING: Steve Marcopoto to step down from Turner
Steve Marcopoto Hong Kong – Steve Marcopoto has announced that he will step down as President and Managing Director, Turner International Asia Pacific, at the end of his contract this December. He will remain as a Senior Advisor to Turner International President Gerhard Zeiler, to ensure a seamless transition and provide continuity on current new initiatives. Gerhard Zeiler, President Turner Broadcasting System International said: “I thank Steve for his outstanding … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Steve Marcopoto to step down from Turner
BREAKING: Turner International Asia Pacific concludes restructuring
Hong Kong, 20 June - Turner International Asia Pacific has concluded a review of its business and operations, resulting in a decentralisation of a number of functions from its Hong Kong headquarters. After two months carefully-considering and studying how the company’s current structure aligned with future ambitions, the review undertaken with assistance from PWC brings approximately a 30% reduction in total positions across the Asia Pacific business. This total comprises open … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Turner International Asia Pacific concludes restructuring
Yew Ming Lau resigns from Turner International Asia Pacific
Turner International Asia Pacific has announced that Yew Ming Lau, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of the company’s business in North Asia, will resign from his position with effect from the end of June. After more than a decade working with Turner in Asia, Lau is to transition with his family back to Sydney. Lau’s position as SVP and MD of North Asia will be assumed by Phil Nelson, currently Turner’s Asia Pacific head of Business Development. Commenting on … [Read more...] about Yew Ming Lau resigns from Turner International Asia Pacific
Turner International Asia Pacific Ltd. announces regional reorganisation
Turner International Asia Pacific Ltd. (Turner) has completed a regional reorganisation, it was announced by Steve Marcopoto, the company’s President & Managing Director. The management of the company’s expansive portfolio of 24 networks, 29 websites and other businesses across 23 territories has now been fully rationalised into three operating regions. Reporting directly to Marcopoto will now be Siddharth Jain, MD South Asia, Yew Ming Lau, MD North Asia, Sunny Saha, MD … [Read more...] about Turner International Asia Pacific Ltd. announces regional reorganisation
Turner pulls the plug on Imagine TV
Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. (Turner) today announced the decision to cease business operations of its Hindi general entertainment channel Imagine TV, together with its international feed Imagine Dil Se. In a statement to the press, the company said Imagine TV has not performed and grown as per expectations. While some programmes delivered satisfactory ratings, overall the channel was unable to achieve the ratings consistency needed to sustain the business and support continued … [Read more...] about Turner pulls the plug on Imagine TV
