Sunny Saha Leaving Turner International Asia Pacific

January 10, 2014 World Screen
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HONG KONG: Sunny Saha is exiting the role of senior VP and managing director of entertainment networks at Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific as of the end of February.

Saha joined Turner in September 2000. His remit included managing all kids' and entertainment networks across Asia Pacific. He most recently was leading the company’s business for Southeast Asia Pacific. He has also continued to have strategic oversight of Turner’s kids' businesses across the Asia-Pacific region. During his time with the company, he launched several TV channels, built five kids' brands in the Asia-Pacific region, and expanded Turner’s portfolio by developing general entertainment brands in India, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia.

Gerhard Zeiler, the president of Turner Broadcasting System International, said: “Turner owes Sunny a great debt of gratitude. With passion and great professionalism, Sunny has safely guided Turner’s Southeast Asia Pacific business and its kids networks in Asia Pacific through a period of rapid change as a thoughtful business leader and strategic mind.”

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Saha added: "Turner is set for new growth. At the same time, I am looking for new challenges. Leaving on a high note ensures that the transition will be handled smoothly for all our employees and business partners. I am grateful for the time I have had at Turner, and for the support I’ve always received from so many great colleagues.”