WarnerMedia Hires for AsiaPac Kids’ Networks

WarnerMedia has named Christopher Ho as senior director of kids’ networks to oversee Cartoon Network and Boomerang in Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Korea.

Based in Singapore, Ho’s remit covers programming and multiplatform operations, as well as the content direction for the region’s channel brands. Also part of his responsibilities are digital and interactive initiatives including apps, websites and games.

Ho will work closely with Abhishek Dutta in South Asia, who along with Ho reports to Leslie Lee, head of kids’ APAC, as well as Shinji Suetsugu in Japan.

Ho was a member of the programming team at HBO in Asia in the early 2000s. He then joined Disney, where he worked on projects spanning programming, multiplatform operations, acquisitions, creative services and original productions.

“Christopher is an excellent addition to our regional networks team,” said Lee. “He has a track record of identifying content trends and implementing best practices. The Cartoon Network brand will undergo a major global evolution in the coming months, and we’ll be looking to connect with our fans in the Asia Pacific in new and authentic ways.”