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MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has elevated Ricky Ow as executive vice president, Networks-Asia.
Prior to this, Ow was working as senior vice president and general manager, networks, Asia. He was overseeing the company?s channel brands, including AXN India and Animax India.
In his new role, Ow will continue to oversee the networks? business across Asia and will expand his oversight by managing SPT?s two Korean joint ventures, AXN Korea and Animax Korea. He will also be responsible for developing new channel opportunities in the region.
Ow will continue to work closely on these businesses with SPT SVP Networks- Asia. He will report to SPT president of worldwide networks Andy Kaplan.
Kaplan said, "Under Ricky?s leadership, we expanded our brands and our channels are leading entertainment providers in Asia. His understanding of the region, his relationships and his business savvy will be instrumental to our continued growth and success."
Ow had joined SPT in 1999 as the head of sales and marketing for AXN.
SPT channels reach 560 million household in Asia. The portfolio of channels include SET, AXN, BeTV, One and Animax.
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