Turner International has appointed international television executive Giorgio Stock as president of Turner Broadcasting System EMEA effective April 2013. The announcement was made by Gerhard Zeiler, President of Turner Broadcasting System International.
Most recently EVP and GM of Disney Consumer Products, Publishing and Retail, EMEA, Stock will lead Turner International’s portfolio in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
He will have executive oversight for all entertainment and kids networks and media services offered in the EMEA region, the distribution and commercial operations of CNN’s services in that region, and all licensing and merchandising activity in EMEA.
"We are delighted that Giorgio is joining us and look forward to the leadership and wealth of international media experience he will bring to one of the most strategically important areas of Turner International,” said Zeiler. “His success in international licensing and merchandising, his experience in launching kid’s programmes and channels, as well as his deep understanding of digital commerce make him the ideal choice to lead our business in EMEA into the next stage of growth. Looking with fresh eyes at our business as a true leader, he will be a strong addition to Turner Broadcasting System International. We all look forward to working with him to extend our core brands and build international scale.”
“I am honoured to lead Turner’s EMEA operation and join a company with a distinguished track record of establishing iconic brands in the kids, news and entertainment space,” said Stock. “I am excited about the opportunities ahead and look forward to working with Gerhard, the EMEA leadership team and our colleagues throughout the region to build on a history of creativity and innovation. Opportunities abound to expand our brands and franchises across both existing and emerging platforms and to build the foundations for new consumer relevant propositions, leveraging the vast creative output and resources of both Turner and Time Warner.”
Turner Broadcasting System currently broadcasts 17 branded channels via 53 feeds in 27 languages to over 100 territories in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Leading channels include CNN International, Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Cartoonito, Boing, Adult Swim, TNT, TCM and Glitz.
Stock joins Turner after a 15-year career at Disney.
