Disney Channels Southeast Asia Hires Philip Pang

SINGAPORE: Philip Pang has been appointed director of finance and commercial operations for Disney Channels Southeast Asia, based in Singapore. 

In this position, Pang will be responsible for the commercial strategies, business operations and financial planning for the pay-TV business in the region. He will report to Laura Wendt, the managing director and VP of Disney Channels Southeast Asia. Pang will also work closely with Anna Woo, the VP of finance and business operations for Asia Pacific based in Hong Kong, as well as the U.S.-based finance team. Pang takes over for Raju Venkataraman, who was promoted to VP of channel distribution in the Asia Pacific.

Previously, Pang spent 13 years with HBO Asia, where he most recently served as chief financial officer. Before that, he was chief financial officer for Zugo Photonic, a Singapore-based distributor of laser and photonics equipment and applications. 

Wendt said, "Philip’s experience and expertise in the industry will be crucial as we forge ahead in our business across Southeast Asia. We’re fortunate to have him join the team and look forward to his taking on this critical post.”