HBO Asia chief announces retirement

Jim Marturano, executive vice president HBO Asia and managing director HBO South Asia, has announced his retirement, after 14 years in the region. <BR><BR> Marturano - who will continue to work with HBO on a consulting basis - played an integral role in establishing the channel in Asia, which is now available in 22 countries across the region. He will be succeeded by senior vice president of sales and marketing Suarina Chua, who has been with the company since 1994.