WBITD Ups Sales Exec

BURBANK: Jae H. Chang has been elevated to the role of VP of sales for Warner Bros. International Television Distribution (WBITD).

Chang, who is based in Seoul, will continue to manage all forms of TV content licensing, including linear terrestrial, pay, cable, satellite and on-demand services throughout Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and Bangladesh. Chang will continue to report to Malcolm Smith, the senior VP and general manager for the Asia-Pacific at Warner Bros. International Television Distribution. Chang has been with WBITD for seven years, most recently serving as director of sales, where he managed TV licensing activity in Korea in addition to Warner Channel carriage deals and branded services deals in Southeast Asia.

“Jae has been a key member of our sales team and we are pleased that he will assume more responsibility for territories in this burgeoning area of the world,” said Jim Brehm, the executive VP of Warner Bros. International Television Distribution. “As the television platforms continue to evolve and windows and business models increase in complexities, it is important that we have someone of Jae’s experience and expertise leading our efforts in Southeast Asia."