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Singapore

• Successfully set-up and build the production, distribution and consulting company working on original content and unique formats custom-tailored for the Asian market. Main responsibilities include:
• Secure strategic partnerships with Government agencies, production and distribution companies, creative professionals and sponsors across the region.
• Lead business development and funding activities to grow the business.
• Conceptualize, identify and create content across various genres… Show more Successfully set-up and build the production, distribution and consulting company working on original content and unique formats.
• Conceptualize, identify and create content across various genres and formats. Selected Highlights:
• Working with a leading Japanese production house, partnered with a Japanese Government Funding Agency to successfully produce and broadcast ‘Japan’ branded content in various genres including travel, food and lifestyle.

Singapore

• Conceptualized and co-founded the Art & Design channel. A multi-media platform focused on the growing popularity of the Art and Design genre. a[n]d is dedicated to telling stories via the production and sharing of.
• Levering global production… Show more Conceptualized and co-founded the Art & Design channel. A multi-media platform focused on the growing popularity of the Art and Design genre. a[n]d is dedicated to telling stories.
• Levering global production relationships short-form digital video content is shot all over the world and in a variety of languages. From Russia to New York to China.
• Researched subjects and shot stories from top international artists such as ‘Gilbert & George’ through to more obscure stories such as the art of ‘Russian Criminal Tattoos’ or the design merit of ‘Australian.
• Managed the Creative Direction and Quality Control of Content.
• Developed Channel Branding / Logo / Slogan and Style Guide.

Singapore

• Leading the business, I was responsible for turning around the high dependency on few big brands to diversification in multiple content genres catering to a variety of audiences. The turn-around included implementing.
• Successfully established FremantleMedia Asia as Asia’s leading independent production company
• Doubled the portfolio of localized shows airing across the region and on numerous occasions setting ratings records
• Increased the revenue of Asia business by 440% after taking full operational and P&L management control from 2005 till 2011
• Instrumental in expanding the business to the biggest markets in the region:-China: Concluded and managed a joint-venture with a production company specializing in advertiser-funded drama programming. Secured CCTV1’s.
• Expanded the Branded Content business launching the fully sponsor funded ‘Thailand’s Got Talent’

Singapore

• Leading a team of 40 across Asia, I took over P&L ownership and operational responsibilities with control of all production and content. Drove the business to unprecedented growth via the launch of new shows and market.
• Successfully scaled up the business with almost 100% revenue growth ‘year-on-year', while concurrently growing senior headcount across the… Show more Leading a team of 40 across Asia, I took over P&L ownership and.
• Successfully scaled up the business with almost 100% revenue growth ‘year-on-year', while concurrently growing senior headcount across the region.
• Launched China business with the sale of a national talent search program (a first for an independent production company).
• Completed the first fully advertiser-funded deal in Asia with Unilever and ‘Vietnam Idol’. Renewed for multiple series ‘Vietnam Idol’ became a case study for successful branded content in Asia. Show less

Singapore

• Led the production operations for all shows across Asia with direct reporting lines from the Financial Controller, General Manager, Head of Production and Director of Legal, Asia.
• Streamlined and restructured production operations across Asia to meet the demands of new shows and new genres.Selected Highlights:
• A pioneer in the launch of ‘Reality TV’ in the region. The ‘Idols’ franchise launched across 6 countries with record breaking performances in Indonesia, India and… Show more
• A pioneer in the launch of ‘Reality TV’ in the region. The ‘Idols’ franchise launched across 6 countries with record breaking performances in Indonesia, India and Singapore.
• Assessed and deployed expatriate consultancy teams across region to service productions.
• Supervised the creation and deployment of software packages for Game/Quiz shows in the region. Show less

United Kingdom

• Responsible for production and programme development activities across France, Italy, Portugal and Spain.Selected Highlights:
• Successfully launched the French version of ‘Idols’ (‘Nouvelle Star’) and the Portuguese version of ‘Idols’ (‘Idolos’) which were renewed for multiple series due to out-performance.
• Supported the restructure of the French business which subsequently developed into a leading revenue center for FremantleMedia in Europe.

Singapore

• Managed the television production business (Drama & Light Entertainment) with operational responsibilities.Selected Highlight:
• Launched Indonesia’s first ever daily serial drama production.

Indonesia & South Africa

• Set up and had oversight of all television production across Asia. During the Asian monetary crisis established a light entertainment production division in South Africa with the production of the company’s first Game.
• Managed numerous shows produced and transmitted concurrently across Asia.
• ‘Small Talk’ was a break out hit achieving top ratings in 2000 for the SABC and subsequently was re-run 5 times. As well as being renewed for… Show more Set up and had oversight of all television production across.
• ‘Small Talk’ was a break out hit achieving top ratings in 2000 for the SABC and subsequently was re-run 5 times. As well as being renewed for subsequent series, the success of the show paved the way for a rapid.