WarnerMedia announces EMEA, APAC networks, distribution and ad sales chief
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| 04 August 2019

Getting its corporate building blocks in place for what will be a huge year for the company, WarnerMedia has appointed Giorgio Stock to the new role of president, WarnerMedia Entertainment Networks, Distribution and Advertising Sales, EMEA and APAC.

Previously president of Turner EMEA, Stock will with immediate effect take on responsibility for all entertainment networks, distribution of all networks, advertising sales and the kids networks operations in his areas of activity.

Stock will report into WarnerMedia chief revenue officer Gerhard Zeiler and will be supported by the leadership team of Ricky Ow, president Turner Asia Pacific, Hervé Payan, CEO HBO Europe, and Jonathan Spink, CEO HBO Asia, all of whom now report into him. He continues to be based in London.

Remarking upon his appointment Stock said: “I am excited about WarnerMedia’s vision for the future of our industry and our place and ambition within it. In an increasingly disrupted marketplace, we are uniquely positioned to evolve and further scale our truly exceptional brands and content destinations and to engage and entertain our audiences like never before. It is a privilege to assemble the hugely talented teams across our regions and take our business to the next level.”

WarnerMedia said that the appointment represents Zeiler’s decision to give the operation a focused leadership that harnesses the existing strengths of the Turner and HBO businesses while also equipping them for further collaboration and growth. The chief revenue officer added: “In his previous role as president, Turner EMEA, Giorgio transformed the organisation and built a strong team who together invested in excellent premium content, created new revenue streams and optimised business operations. I couldn’t be happier that he has accepted this new role.”