NBC Universal International Looks to Expand Business in Japan

LONDON, January 17: Taichi
Fukuda has been appointed to the newly created role of managing director and
Japan representative at NBC Universal International, reporting to the recently
named president of that business, Peter Smith.

Fukuda, based in Tokyo,
will lead strategic business growth opportunities for NBC Universal in Japan,
maximizing opportunities across the various divisions, including Universal
Pictures Japan, TV and new media distribution, mobile entertainment and CNBC.

“Our focus is to extend
NBCU’s global footprint and accelerate international growth and this key role
will facilitate the execution of new business opportunities in this vital
region,” said Smith.

Prior to this appointment,
he was business development director for General Electric Japan. Before joining
GE, he held a number of senior positions in business development and strategic
planning roles within Dentsu Inc in Japan.