A+E Networks Restructures In Asia As Saugato ‘Shoggy’ Banerjee Exits

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A+E Networks has rejigged its structure in Asia, with its regional chief leaving as a result. The new structure will see Youngsun Soh promoted to Senior Vice President and Managing Director of A+E Korea and John Flanagan to Senior Vice President and Managing Director of A+E Japan & Southeast Asia.

A+E Asia Managing Director Saugato “Shoggy” Banerjee will leave the business on September 30 following the restructure. “We are extremely grateful for Shoggy’s entrepreneurial efforts over the years, which helped create so many achievements in our linear businesses in Southeast Asia,” said Steve MacDonald, President, Global Licensing & International. “He was integral to the launch of our multi-faceted media business in Korea and the re-invention of our business in Japan.

His many accomplishments at A+E leave us in great stead to pursue our vision to expand A+E Networks’ footprint even further throughout the region.” Seoul-based Soh is upped from General Manager of A+E Korean role she’s held since 2017.

She’s credited with launching the History and Lifetime channels there and launched scripted shows such as Backstreet Rookie, Dramaworld, and Woori the Virgin and produced drama series If You Wish Upon Me in collaboration with A+E Studios.