Disney names regional marketing head

HONG KONG - Simon George (pictured) has departed Turner to join Disney Channel as Asia-Pacific VP of regional marketing.

Based in Hong Kong, he reports to Nicky Parkinson, senior vice president and managing director of Disney Channel Asia Pacific and Adam Sanderson, senior vice president of Brand Marketing, Disney/ABC Cable Networks Group.

George joins the company after seven years at Turner Broadcasting System where he was vice president of Cartoon Network Enterprises for Europe/Middle East/Africa.