NBCU Names Programming Director for Asian Networks

SINGAPORE, November 27: Karen Johnston has been appointed
to the role of programming director at NBC Universal’s Global Networks Asia
division, based in Singapore.

Reporting
to the division’s managing director, Raymund Miranda, Johnston will play a key
role in NBC Universal’s strategy to launch new channels across Asia in the next
four to six months. As part of her role, she will be responsible for managing
the programming requirements and functions of the channels and support the
ongoing formation of strategic partnerships and alliances across the Asian
region. She joins NBCU from STAR World, where she was VP of programming.

—By
Mansha Daswani