WarnerMedia Sets Up New Regional Hub in Singapore

WarnerMedia has established a new regional hub for Asia (excluding China and Japan), fully integrating its business in the region that includes Warner Bros., HBO and Turner brands.

Officially opened today (September 24) by Singapore’s Minister for Communications and Information, Josephine Teo, the office also houses the new streaming platform HBO Max, which is expected to launch in its first Asian markets in the future. WarnerMedia plans to add further roles in Singapore in the coming years, including those in the technology field.

Clement Schwebig, managing director of WarnerMedia for India, Southeast Asia and Korea, said: “Our new flagship office is truly spectacular. More than just a new workspace, it brings together the most incredible parts of our diverse business—from Harry Potter’s Wizarding World to Looney Tunes, Game of Thrones and Wonder Woman—under one roof for the first time.

“Here in Singapore, we have long supported a sizeable ecosystem for the entertainment, broadcast, production and licensing industries. From our new Singapore hub, we will continue with our ambitious plans for the region.”

“As we get ready to launch HBO Max in our first Asian markets, we’ll build on WarnerMedia’s legacy of incredible stories and introduce a brand-new streaming experience for our fans in the region,” said Amit Malhotra, managing director for HBO Max in Southeast Asia, India and Korea. “Our new office space in Singapore as a regional HQ will be the perfect backdrop for the innovative work to be done in the lead-up to our launch.”

Lew Chuen Hong, chief executive of the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA), added: “We are excited that Singapore is home to WarnerMedia’s new Asian Hub. There is tremendous potential in this region, and the new Hub signals the central role that Singapore plays in WarnerMedia’s expansion plans. Wonderful opportunities will be created for our media talents and the broader ecosystem, both in Singapore and in Asia.”