Global Agency Hires for New Development Role

ISTANBUL: The veteran broadcast executive Farrell Meisel is joining Global Agency in the newly created post of director of development.

Meisel has worked with such companies as Turner Broadcasting, HBO International, Viacom International and MediaCorp of Singapore. He will now be working for both Global Agency and World Wide Entertainment. He will be focusing on developing long-term partnerships and identifying new areas of growth for both outfits.

Izzet Pinto, the CEO of Global Agency, said: "It’s a real coup for us to have signed Farrell up. He’s got unrivaled experience of the international television landscape, and will be a huge asset both for Global Agency and World Wide Entertainment."

Meisel added: "I am delighted to join Izzet and the wonderful team at Global Agency and World Wide Entertainment. I have long admired the company, having acquired their top-rated quality content on the international channels’ side for years. I look forward to working alongside my new colleagues to develop the next phase of growth for the company."