Phil Nelson elevated at Turner APAC

New position includes operational oversight for Southeast Asia Pacific

BestMediaInfo Bureau | Delhi | May 13, 2014

Phil Nelson

Turner International Asia Pacific has announced that Phil Nelson has been appointed Senior Vice-President and Managing Director, Southeast Asia Pacific and North Asia. Previously responsible for strategic planning and North Asia, Nelson now has operational oversight for the commercial functions of Turner's business in Southeast Asia Pacific in addition to Japan and Korea.

Reporting to him from these three regional areas are Tom Perry, Ron Lee and Robi Stanton, respectively.

Ricky Ow

Ricky Ow, Turner's Asia Pacific President, said, “In his new role, I am certain Phil will enable us to optimise our brands and operational efficiency. With his experience of the media business in Asia Pacific, Phil's role at the heart of Turner's commercial operations will undoubtedly put us in a stronger position for future growth. His expanded remit will allow us to identify even more new opportunities across the region.”

Nelson joined Turner Asia Pacific in 2010 as Head of Business Development responsible for business and corporate development as well as strategic planning across all Tuner businesses throughout Asia. In 2013, his role was expanded to include the North Asia business.

Prior to joining Turner, Nelson was Managing Director of AOL Asia, based in India, and responsible for the digital pioneer's business and operations throughout the region. Previous positions with AOL included General Manager of AOL India and various executive positions in programming, technologies and finance based in AOL's US headquarters.

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