Oliver Herrgesell Takes On Senior Communications Role at Turner

LONDON: Oliver Herrgesell is taking on the role of senior VP of communications at Turner Broadcasting System International, where he will join his former RTL colleague Gerhard Zeiler effective December 1. 

Herrgesell will serve as Turner Broadcasting’s chief communications and public relations executive in all markets outside the U.S. He is going to be based in London at Turner International’s EMEA headquarters. He will be working closely with Zeiler, the president of Turner Broadcasting System. Zeiler was previously the CEO of RTL Group, where Herrgesell served as executive VP of communications, public affairs and marketing from 2006 until earlier this year. Herrgesell will be reporting to Jeff Matteson, the senior VP of communications at Turner Broadcasting System.

“This position and Oliver’s professional stature reflect the importance of our international business interests,” said Matteson. “Oliver brings experience, standing and a long working relationship with Gerhard Zeiler to a senior leadership role that will have significant influence on the company’s continuing efforts to position, advantage and grow its international entertainment, animation and news brands’ profile and collective success.”

“Oliver is one of the most innovative, well-connected and respected media professionals it has been my pleasure to work with, and I’m delighted he is joining the Turner International leadership team,” commented Zeiler. “I have quickly come to depend on the strategic focus and professionalism of the Turner Broadcasting communications effort around the world. Oliver will be a strong addition to that group, a valuable resource for the Turner International regional leaders and a trusted adviser to me.”