Turner appoints Melissa Tinker as VP for Cartoon Network Enterprises

Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific has named Melissa Tinker as Vice-President of its licensing and merchandise division, Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE). Her appointment coincides with CNE’s robust expansion across the region which includes branded learning centres and themed destinations in addition to the growth of traditional categories of toys, apparel, home entertainment, publishing and lifestyle products. 

Ideally placed to drive further growth for CNE in Asia Pacific, Tinker brings over 15 years of industry experience focused on crafting licensing strategies for brand expansion, and was a major force behind the success of many popular kids’ and family entertainment brands. 

Reporting to Sunny Saha, Senior Vice-President and Managing Director, Entertainment Networks, Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Tinker will assume the leadership of CNE’s regional licensing and merchandise strategy, planning and network collaboration for Turner’s hit franchises such as Ben 10, Adventure Time, The Amazing World of Gumball and The Powerpuff Girls.

Source: http://cablequest.org/news/m-s-news/item/1255-turner-appoints-melissa-tinker-as-vp-for-cartoon-network-enterprises.html