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15/06/2006

Granada International opens in Asia

Granada International, part of the UK’s ITV Worldwide, is opening a new office in Asia to build on its increasing activity in the region, and has appointed James Ross to the brand new role of Regional Director Asia.
Ross, previously Media Marketing and Distribution Director at Bloomberg Television in Hong Kong, will remain based in the territory. He is charged with building a local presence for Granada International and ITV Worldwide throughout the Asia-Pacific region, and exploring opportunities to further develop the business.
James Ross said: “Granada International and ITV Worldwide, through its close relationship with ITV’s production teams in the UK and around the world, and many top independent production companies, has some of the very best international programming available. I‘m looking forward to growing relationships with clients and partners throughout the region to offer this great content through a variety of different media.”
Granada International has recently announced a number of sales to Asian broadcasters, including Hell's Kitchen USA to The Asia Food Network, UBC Thailand, Orion Media Korea, Discovery India and Solar in The Philippines
George Sakkalli, Vice President, International Sales Japan, Russia & Africa will continue to focus on Japan to build on Granada International’s successful TV sales business and develop new media and format opportunities.
He will also focus on two other key developing territories for Granada International, Russia and Africa, from the London HQ.
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