Ricky Ow Takes Top Job at Turner Asia-Pac

HONG KONG: Ricky Ow, who stepped down from his post at Sony Pictures Television Networks Asia in August, has been tapped as the new president of Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, succeeding Steve Marcopoto.

Ow was most recently the executive VP and general manager of SPT Networks Asia, overseeing a bouquet of channels that included the flagship AXN. In his new role, based in Hong Kong and effective January 2014, Ow will lead Turner's extensive operations across the Asia Pacific, including entertainment and kids' networks, digital services, distribution of CNN in the region and all Asia-Pac licensing and merchandising activity,

“We are delighted that Ricky 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 vast experience in the region, his successes in launching and establishing channel brands both locally and regionally, his experience in local content production, as well as his deep understanding of sales and marketing, make him the ideal choice to lead our business in the Asia Pacific region 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 International. We all look forward to working with him to extend our core brands and build international scale.”

Ow noted: “This is an opportunity to leverage on our incredible heritage of creativity and innovation to grow a dynamic portfolio of iconic brands, to develop new ventures and to strengthen relevance and value for our viewers, partners and the business community.”