MUMBAI: There are some top-level changes at BBC Studios' APAC team. Cheryl Png has been promoted to VP, Distribution, South East Asia and Stanley Fernandes has been promoted to VP, Distribution, South Asia. 

This will see both Png and Fernandes working across Affiliate Sales, Digital Sales, and Content Sales, in a more integrated and geographically-focused approach to our distribution business in these territories. Previously Png headed up the Affiliate Sales business for the South East Asia region, while her counterpart Fernandes led Content Sales for South and South East Asia.  They will also oversee new revenue opportunities for the distribution business, in a more holistic offering to the client.

BBC Studios South & South East Asia SVP & GM Ryan Shiotani said: “I’m delighted to be able to promote Cheryl and Stanley, who are first-class commercial leaders, with a passion and knowledge for BBC Studios content.  This new approach also puts the focus on our valued clients, offering them an integrated content distribution service in the hands of their local experts.”

In addition, Sweta Sriram has been promoted to Manager, Content and Brands for the South Asia region, working to Fernandes.