Indiantelevision.com Team

(9 September 2006 2:00 pm)

MUMBAI: Television and film distributor Granada International is looking topwards building its presence in Asia.

It has appointed Ting Wai Ho as senior sales executive based in its new Hong Kong office. The announcement was made by Granada International MD Nadine Nohr.

He will also work closely with regional director in Asia James Ross on the media opportunities offered by the way of VOD and IPTV in India.

Ho will also be responsible for sales of Granada International programming into South East Asian countries including Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines.

Ting Wai Ho was formerly BBC Worldwide senior sales executive, South East Asia. Based in Hong Kong he was in charge of TV programme distribution in Asian countries.

Ross says, “I am very pleased to have Ting on board at the new Granada International office in Asia. As we continue to expand Granada International and ITV Worldwide's presence in Asia, I am sure his wealth of experience in selling programming to the Asia region will be a great asset to us.”