MUMBAI: HOOQ, Asia’s first video-on-demand service, has appointed Andrew Marshall as the new general counsel. Marshall, who will be based out of the company’s headquarters in Singapore, will bring his legal and regulatory expertise to the streaming platform.
Speaking about his new role, Andrew said, “HOOQ presents an exciting opportunity, given the brand’s commitment to evolve in response to consumers’ needs and the promising growth of the industry overall. I look forward to working closely with the management team to provide strategic, effective advice that will help HOOQ achieve its ambitions.”
Marshall has got 20 years of experience in legal, regulatory, and public policy, and has worked with leading media companies like ESPN, STAR Sports and The Walt Disney Company. This wealth of experience has fostered his deep understanding of the regulatory landscape for media and entertainment, protection and exploitation of intellectual property, and evolving disruptive technologies in Asia Pacific.
He has served Disney as the regional counsel for all lines of business in Australia, New Zealand and South-East Asia with a focus on content licensing, including theatrical distribution, studio marketing, and home entertainment. He has provided legal and business development support at Eleven Sports.
With deep experience in both technology and media companies, Andrew also has a unique perspective on evolving disruptive technologies in the media industry.
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