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Nov. 1, 2024
KC Global Media Asia Bolsters Leadership Team With Key Promotions And Executive Transition
KC Global Media reorganizes its leadership team with a bigger focus of market share.
Singapore – Asia’s
leading entertainment hub, KC Global Media Asia, announces a series of key
promotions within its leadership team, designed to enhance strategic
capabilities and drive revenue growth across the region. This announcement
comes alongside the departure of Avani Bhanchawat, Vice President & Head of
Revenue, who has left the organization after a successful seven-year tenure.
In the wake of Bhanchawat’s departure, several members
of her team will be promoted to new positions, reporting directly to George
Chien, Co-Founder, CEO & President of KC Global Media.
Taiwan-based Shirlene Wu has been promoted to Vice
President & General Manager, Taiwan & Greater China where she oversees
the company’s strategic operations and content development, enhancing the
organization’s presence across the region. Wu has been an integral part of the
KC Global Media team for eight years and during her tenure, she has made
significant contributions including successfully collaborating with tourism
boards and government agencies on various projects as well as establishing a
dedicated advertising sales team for Taiwan. Her deep understanding of the
market and industry and commitment to growth will propel us to continued
success.
Within its Singapore office, KC Global Media has also
announced a series of promotions for the following executives:
Edith Goh takes on the role of Vice President, Revenue
& Head of Media & Sponsorship Sales. In this role, she will be
responsible for developing and executing innovative media and sponsorship
initiatives while identifying and cultivating new revenue streams. Having been
with KC Global Media for more than five years, Goh has successfully secured
major sponsorship deals with key partners including One Championship for The
Apprentice Asia – One Championship Edition, Tourism Authority Of Thailand
and Tourism Malaysia, significantly contributing to the organization’s
growth and success.
Bhuvnesh Kanwar is now the Vice President, Revenue
& Head of FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television). In this capacity,
he will drive revenue growth in the streaming sector and oversee monetization
strategies across Indonesia, South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. He will
also work to establish advertising sales opportunities in Singapore, Indonesia,
and the Pan-Regional market. During his six-year tenure at KC Global Media,
Kanwar was instrumental in creating branded IPs like Ultimate Challenge
and AXN All Stars for both streaming and traditional TV, in
collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Indonesia. He
has also established linear and on-demand partnerships with various telcos, OTT
platforms and DTH providers, including Amazon Prime Video, Telkomsel, Pt Link
Net, MNC Sky Vision and many more. Additionally, he was the key architect in
launching KCM, KC Global Media’s first FAST Channel, in India.
Bonnie Wiryani has been elevated to Vice President,
Revenue & Head of Content Sales. In this role, she will be responsible for
driving content sales in Asia, and strengthening partnerships with key partners
in Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia excluding Indonesia. Her focus will be on
maximizing opportunities in both traditional and emerging markets. Wiryani has
been with KC Global Media for four years and has successfully expanded the
channels portfolio with key clients such as Tonton, Unifi TV in Malaysia, and
MeWatch in Singapore. She has also led on-ground activations to enhance brand
awareness and has launched our channels in new markets like Mongolia and the
Maldives.
“We are committed to fostering talent and building a
strong leadership team and are thrilled to recognize these talented leaders for
their hard work and dedication. We are confident they will excel in their new
roles and continue to drive the company's growth ambitions in this dynamic
media landscape. We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to Avani for her contributions
and leadership during her time with us. Throughout her seven years with the
company, she has been instrumental in shaping the organization’s revenue
strategies and driving significant growth. We sincerely thank her for that and
wish her continued success in her future pursuits,” said George Chien,
Co-Founder, CEO and President of KC Global Media.
These promotions are effective immediately, and KC
Global Media is excited to see how its new leadership team will drive the
company’s revenue strategy forward.
