MUMBAI: Walt Disney has elevated Raymund Miranda to managing director of Walt Disney International, South-East Asia. This will be in addition to his current responsibilities as MD South-East Asia and Korea Walt Disney Television International.

Miranda's new responsibilities will include coordinating and overseeing the company's growth opportunities and leading operations, including business development in the region.

In his new role, Miranda will be reporting directly to Doug Miller, Walt Disney International (Asia Pacific) executive vice-president and MD and senior vice-president and managing director of branded television, Walt Disney Television International.

Miranda started his broadcasting career during his college years as a radio jockey in 1980. Then in 1987, he joined the Philippines-headquartered GMA Network Inc. where he was promoted as creative services VP in 1992. Miranda joined Disney in 1998 as the Disney Television Philippines head.