Turner EMEA Ups Regional SVP

Turner EMEA has promoted Pierre Branco to the position of senior vice president, Northern Europe.

April 6, 2018

Branco will now be responsible for the company’s business throughout the U.K., Nordics and Baltics.

In his new position, Branco will lead Turner’s business throughout the U.K., Nordics and Baltics, and will be responsible for leading the growth and development for Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Cartoonito, TCM and TNT brands, as well as the distribution of CNNI.

Branco has been with Turner since 2006 and most recently served as vice president and general manager of France, Portugal, Africa and Israel. During his tenure, he oversaw a 12-channel portfolio in three different languages, including editorial and creative strategy, programming and acquisitions, marketing, production and digital functions.

“At a time when we are developing ambitious new initiatives in the Northern Europe region alongside a relentless focus on our core channels business, this is a particularly important appointment and amongst a high caliber of candidates Pierre stood out for his exceptional track record in building

our brands and driving growth,” says Giorgio Stock, president, Turner EMEA. “His combination of industry knowledge, a deep commitment to leveraging the digital trends shaping our business and a passion for putting our fans at the center of everything we do, will bring vision and momentum to the Northern Europe business to take it to the next level.”