BBC Worldwide Channels Makes Asian Appointment

SINGAPORE/LONDON: BBC Worldwide Channels Asia has appointed Otto Leong, the director of distribution and business development, as part of the pan-regional team responsible for the distribution of BBC Entertainment, BBC Knowledge, BBC Lifestyle, CBeebies and BBC World News in Taiwan and China.

Otto will also be responsible for driving revenue growth and developing strategic distribution initiatives for the two North Asian territories. Based in Hong Kong, Otto will report into Mark Whitehead, the senior VP and general manager of BBC Worldwide Channels Asia. Whitehead commented, “We are very excited to have Otto join BBC Worldwide Channels to make inroads into Taiwan and China. He brings a great depth of knowledge, experience and numerous personal relationships that will enable us to leapfrog into the next stage of growth for the channels business.”

Prior to joining BBC Worldwide Channels Asia, Otto was in charge of all aspects of worldwide distribution for Hong Kong’s i-Cable. He also set up a satellite channel for Taiwan and China.