Giorgio Stock Joins Turner EMEA

LONDON: Giorgio Stock, who has spent 15 years with Disney, has been named president of Turner Broadcasting System EMEA, starting in April.

In the new role, Stock will have oversight for all entertainment and kids’ networks and media services across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He will also oversee the distribution and commercial operations of CNN’s services in that region, as well as all licensing and merchandising activity in EMEA.

Previously, Stock had been serving as the executive VP and general manager of Disney Consumer Products, Publishing and Retail for EMEA. He was a board member of Super RTL, RTL II and Disney Cruise Lines. He also previously held the role of senior VP and managing director of Disney Channels Italy, among other positions at Disney.

“We are delighted that Giorgio is joining us and look forward to the leadership and wealth of international media experience he will bring to one of the most strategically important areas of Turner International,” said Gerhard Zeiler, the president of Turner Broadcasting System International. “His success in international licensing and merchandising, his experience in launching kid’s programs and channels, as well as his deep understanding of digital commerce make him the ideal choice to lead our business in EMEA into the next stage of growth. Looking with fresh eyes at our business as a true leader, he will be a strong addition to Turner Broadcasting System International. We all look forward to working with him to extend our core brands and build international scale.”

“I am honored to lead Turner’s EMEA operation and join a company with a distinguished track record of establishing iconic brands in the kids, news and entertainment space,” commented Stock. “I am excited about the opportunities ahead and look forward to working with Gerhard, the EMEA leadership team and our colleagues throughout the region to build on a history of creativity and innovation. Opportunities abound to expand our brands and franchises across both existing and emerging platforms and to build the foundations for new consumer relevant propositions, leveraging the vast creative output and resources of both Turner and Time Warner.”