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MUMBAI: HBO Asia executive vice president and HBO South Asia managing
director James Paul Marturano has retired, thus ending his two decade
long tenure at the company.
Marturano will be succeeded by HBO Asia senior vice president sales
and marketing Suarina Chua, who has been with the company for the
last 12 years. She joined HBO in 1994.
Marturano will continue to work with HBO as a consultant. He played
an integral role in establishing the channel in Asia. HBO is now
available in 22 countries across the Asian region.
HBO Asia CEO Jonathan Spink said, "Jim has been a pivotal
figure in driving the company's long term growth in the region since
our operations began in 1992. There's nobody who's done as much
for the growth and development of HBO Asia. He leaves behind a significant
legacy."
As executive vice president of HBO Asia, Marturano headed the
sales and marketing division and also looked after the company's
business development. He was also responsible for managing the operations
of HBO ventures in South Asia that included India, Pakistan, Bangladesh
and the Maldives.
Beginning his tenure with HBO in 1986, Marturano relocated to Singapore
in October 1991 as director, international operations, and was responsible
for overseeing the developmental work for the HBO Asia project.
He was promoted to vice-president, sales and marketing in April
1992 and as senior vice-president, sales and marketing, for HBO
Asia in January 1997, overseeing the distribution and marketing
of HBO and Cinemax throughout Asia.
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