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Steve Marcopoto to leave Turner International APAC

ASIA-PACIFIC – HONG KONG, AUGUST 13, 2013 – After 15 years, Turner International APAC president and managing director Steve Marcopoto will be stepping down from his post at the end of his contract this December, but will remain as senior advisor to Turner International President Gerhard Zeiler, to ensure a seamless transition and provide continuity on current new initiatives.

Since taking the post in 1998, Marcopoto kept an eye on the growth of the business in Asia Pacific from the first linear, pan-regional TV channel to a multimedia, multi-language, multi-territory enterprise creating award-winning programs. Under his leadership, Turner broadcasts 36 channels in 11 languages in 40 countries throughout the Asia Pacific region. This includes CNN, Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Pogo, TCM Turner Classic Movies, Tabi Channel, MondoTV, WB, QTV and truTV.

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Gerhard Zeiler, Turner Broadcasting System International president, commented: “I thank Steve for his outstanding achievements in his 15 years with Turner Broadcasting. Steve has guided Turner Asia Pacific through a period of rapid change. Under his exceptional leadership Turner went from broadcasting two networks in the region to 36 channels today along with a vast variety of digital and off-channel commerce activities. In an increasingly competitive environment, he has maintained our leadership position in news and kids channels, forged entry into new territories and built great partnerships.”

Marcopoto said: "Turner is poised for a great run and now is the best moment for the company to put a fresh set of hands in charge. I am very proud of the growth of our business while I’ve had the privilege of holding this role. I want to deeply thank each member on the team that has made all this happen while maintaining a high-spirited culture of collaboration, innovation and optimism. It feels right to initiate the handover now as I complete 15 years in this job, and I intend to hand over Turner Asia Pacific to my successor in an optimal state.”

His successor will be announced in due course. 

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