Steve Marcopoto Honored at CASBAA

HONG KONG: The 20th edition of the CASBAA Convention wrapped up yesterday with the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award and Chairman's Award to Steve Marcopoto, the outgoing president and managing director of Turner International Asia Pacific.

Under Marcopoto's leadership, Turner has grown from broadcasting two networks in the region to 37 channels today, in 11 languages and in 40 countries. There are also now a slew of digital and off-channel commercial activities. He took the helm as president and managing director of Turner Broadcasting Systems in 1998.

“On behalf of CASBAA and the industry as a whole, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for the years of service Steve Marcopoto has given to the industry and the Association,” said Marcel Fenez, the chairman of CASBAA. “As a pioneer of the pay-TV industry in Asia and a long standing member of the Board of Directors, Marcopoto has been an important voice in establishing the agenda and direction of CASBAA.”

“As an associate on the board and colleague to many in the industry, his larger than life personality, keen insight and strong leadership have always been valued and appreciated,” added Fenez.