Christopher Williams has been appointed to the newly-create role of vice president, commercial and network development Asia Pacific, Global Networks, an international division of NBC Universal.
Williams will be based in Singapore and will play a leadership role in NBC Universal's strategy to develop new channel businesses in new territories across the Asia Pacific. Williams will work closely with Asia Pacific Global Networks managing director Raymund Miranda to build new businesses and enhance NBC Universal Global Network's commercial relationships in the region.
NBC Universal has been expanding its business in the Asia Pacific region through its Hallmark Channels as well as the recent launches of both Sci Fi Channel in Japan and the launch into five markets of KidsCo, a joint venture channel with DIC Entertainment (DIC) and Corus Entertainment Inc.'s Nelvana Enterprises. Earlier this year, NBCU also announced the acquisition of a share in NDTV Networks in India, its first entertainment presence in that market.
Prior to joining NBC Universal Global Networks, Williams was the vice president for business development, distribution and digital media for Walt Disney Television Asia Pacific/Disney ABC International Television. He was also the acting channel manager for Disney Channel and Playhouse Disney Channel in Hong Kong for the past two years. Williams has been involved with both analogue and digital media businesses across the Asia Pacific for the past 13 years.
Williams will be based in Singapore and will play a leadership role in NBC Universal's strategy to develop new channel businesses in new territories across the Asia Pacific. Williams will work closely with Asia Pacific Global Networks managing director Raymund Miranda to build new businesses and enhance NBC Universal Global Network's commercial relationships in the region.
NBC Universal has been expanding its business in the Asia Pacific region through its Hallmark Channels as well as the recent launches of both Sci Fi Channel in Japan and the launch into five markets of KidsCo, a joint venture channel with DIC Entertainment (DIC) and Corus Entertainment Inc.'s Nelvana Enterprises. Earlier this year, NBCU also announced the acquisition of a share in NDTV Networks in India, its first entertainment presence in that market.
Prior to joining NBC Universal Global Networks, Williams was the vice president for business development, distribution and digital media for Walt Disney Television Asia Pacific/Disney ABC International Television. He was also the acting channel manager for Disney Channel and Playhouse Disney Channel in Hong Kong for the past two years. Williams has been involved with both analogue and digital media businesses across the Asia Pacific for the past 13 years.
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