Anshuman Misra quits Turner International

Turner International Asia Pacific Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Networks and Content Distribution Anshuman Misra has put in his papers at the company after a 14 years stint.

Hong Kong-based Misra will be working with the company till October 12. In India, Turner International owns and operate a clutch of channels including kids channels Cartoon Network and Pogo, movie channel HBO, and WB.

Steve Marcopoto, Turner International Asia Pacific president and MD, said, "On behalf of everyone at Turner in Asia, I’d like to thank Anshuman for his contribution to the company’s success since 1998. He has been a first class colleague and trusted business partner throughout and we wish him every success in the next stage of his career.”

Misra added, “After working without a real break for more than two decades, I look forward to
taking a few months off before I start the next chapter of my work life. I hope it’s as exciting as the time I’ve had with Turner. I want to thank everyone at Turner for all the support and camaraderie. I walk out of the company very satisfied but also sad to leave such a great bunch of people.”

Prior to joining Turner, Misra was General Manager, BBC World (India) where he managed the distribution and sales of the news & current affairs channel.