Robert Blair Upped at WBITD

Robert Blair has been promoted to president of Warner Bros. International Television Distribution (WBITD), continuing to operate out of the London office.

Blair has been with the studio for more than two decades, most recently serving as executive VP of WBITD. He will be responsible for the licensing of all programming from Warner Bros., HBO and Turner, overseeing sales teams in 12 offices around the world.

Jeffrey R. Schlesinger, president of Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution, commented, “Robert’s smart, strategic and keen business acumen have contributed to make him an invaluable member of our international television business. He has played a vital role during a time of great disruption and evolution for our industry and will continue to play an even more vital role as we integrate HBO and Turner product into our distribution activities. This is truly a well-deserved promotion.”

Blair added, “As our business continues to evolve, leading the team bringing the quality programming of these three great suppliers to the international television market is very exciting.”