Sep 2023 – Jan 2024 · 4 mos · Seoul, Tokyo, Shanghai · Remote

• (also took some time off to go for a Kung Fu retreat in Shandong)

Nov 2019 – Aug 2023 · 3 yrs 9 mos · Singapore, Singapore

• Got to know the fine city of Singapore a little better during this time...
• Managed all aspects for new projects including development, pitching to potential investors, negotiations, staffing, etc. and assisted in pre/production for ongoing projects.
• Developed multiple unannounced projects with Talent and studios from Korea, Australia, Thailand, India, Turkey, Kenya, Nigeria and the UK.
• Pre/ Production/ Post Production support on:
• > “Journey of Long” - Launced on Cartoon Network Asia 2021
• > “Tish Tash” - Launched on EBS (Korea) 2020, Cbeebies, BBC's iplayer and HBOmax LatAm 2021 (nominated for iEmmy 2021)
• > "Tish Tash - Sing and Dance" - Launching 2024
• Also assisted production of "Ballmastrz: Rubicon" (2023) for Adult Swim (Credited as Producer)

May 2018 – Aug 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos · Singapore

• Based in Singapore but living out of a suitcase...
• Managed Netflix Original kids content from the Asia Pacific region through all stages, including identifying projects and studios, negotiating deals, creative development and day‐to‐day production, delivery and communication with other departments.
• Executive in Charge on:
• “Dino Girl Gauko” Series (Japan) 2018-2019
• “Mighty Little Bheem” Series (India) 2018-2019 (No1 Most popular International Release of 2019 on Netflix)
• “Yoohoo to the Rescue” Series (Korea) 2018-2019
• “Larva Island” Series (Korea) 2018-2019
• and development on:
• "Sea of Love" Animated Series (Thailand) 2022
• "Mr. Midnight" Live-Action Series (Singapore) 2022 (Best Children's Programme: Asian Academy Creative Awards 2023)
• "Ultraman: Rising" (Japan/US) 2024

Mar 2011 – Dec 2017 · 6 yrs 9 mos · Hong Kong SAR

• Managed all aspects of creative development and day­‐to­‐day production of Cartoon Network original productions from the Asia Pacific region, including sourcing and managing talent, staff and facilities, sourcing new projects, negotiating deal terms, developing show bibles and pilots, managing budgets and schedules, liaising with other departments for potential rollout of L&M/Games etc.
• Executive Producer on:
• “Lamput” TV Shorts: Seasons 1&2 (India/Malaysia) 2015‐2018 (Nominated for International Kids Emmy)
• “Bill & Tony” TV Shorts­: Seasons 1&2 (Australia/Singapore) 2016­‐2018
• “FRUNKS” Short (Australia/Canada/Malaysia) 2018
• “Han Gusso” Short( Thailand) 2018
• “Tata & Kuma” Short (Korea) 2017
• “Beat Monsters” TV Shorts­‐Series (Co­‐Production with Synergy Media, Korea) 2016­‐2017
• “The Sketchy Show” TV Shorts (Australia) 2015
• “Exchange Student Zero” TV series (Australia/Philippines) 2015
• “Monster Beach” TV Movie (Australia/Malaysia) 2014
• “Tuzki: Love Assassin” Online Short (China/Australia/Japan) 2014
• “Arjun and the Journey to Mythos” TV Movie (India/Malaysia) 2014
• “Arjun and the Dragon Warriors” TV Movie (India/Malaysia) 2013
• “Toonix” TV Shorts (Argentina/USA/Singapore) 2013
• “Exchange Student Zero” TV Movie (Australia/Philippines) 2012
• Producer on:
• “The Amazing World of Gumball” TV series Season4 Ep36‐ The Fury (Special Sequence)(Japan) 2016
• Development on:
• “Monster Beach” TV series Season 1 (52 eps)(Australia/USA/Malaysia) 2018
• Supervisor on:
• “Nino Dino Achoo!” TV series (13 half hours)(India) 2017
• “Roll No. 21” TV series Seasons 2­‐9 (Eps 014‐117)(India/Malaysia) 2011‐2017
• “Roll No. 21” TV Movies Feature 1­‐15 (India/Malaysia) 2011‐2017
• “Gali Gali Sim Sim” (Sesame Street) TV Series Animated Segments (39eps)(India/Malaysia) 2011­‐2016
• Production Support on:
• “Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens” TV Movie (USA/Singapore) 2011
• “Johnny Bravo Goes to Bollywood” TV Movie (USA/India/Malaysia) 2011
• “Arjun and the Adventure of Ice Lotus” TV Movie (India/Malaysia) 2011

Jan 2007 – Feb 2011 · 4 yrs 1 mo · Greater Tokyo Area

• Managed all aspects of Disney original kids content from Japan, including identifying projects and studios, negotiating deals, development, production, delivery and communication with other department. Also responsible for liaising with local TV station.
• Credited only in original Japanese TV version as Producer for:
• “Stitch!” (Season 3 ­‐ 30 episodes)(TV Asahi)(Shin-­‐ei Doga)
• “Stitch!” (Season 2 ‐ 30 episodes)(TV Asahi)(Madhouse)
• “Stitch!” (Season 1 ­‐ 26 episodes)(TV Tokyo)(Madhouse)

Sep 2005 – Dec 2007 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Tokyo, Japan

• Managed Cartoon Network originals and co-productions in Japan, including identifying projects and studios, negotiating deals, development, production, delivery and communication with other department.
• Credited as Producer for “Powerpuff Girls Z” (52 episodes)(TV Tokyo) (Coproduction with Toei Animation and Aniplex)

Apr 2004 – Aug 2005 · 1 yr 4 mos · Tokyo, Japan

• Managed Acquisitions for Japan local Cartoon Network programming, dubbing into local language, and initial discussions to set up local co-­‐productions.

Oct 1998 – Dec 2003 · 5 yrs 2 mos · Tokyo, Japan

• Managed submissions, reviewed, analyzed and made suggestions regarding pitches received in Japan. Assisted in Development and pre­‐production for Disney Toons Titles produced in Japan. Shows included The Tigger Movie, Return to Never Land, The Hunchback of Notre Dame II, 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure, Piglet's Big Movie, Mulan II, Pooh's Heffalump Movie, etc.

Apr 1998 – Sep 1998 · 5 mos · Burbank

• Reviewed, analyzed and made recommendation regarding received pitches. Assisted with development and production of pilot projects. Reviewed and made recommendation on scripts for TV series in development and in production. TV series includes shows such as Recess, Pepper Ann, Kim Possible, Teamo Supremo, etc.

Jan 1996 – Mar 1998 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Tokyo, Japan

• Managed translation of all pre-­‐production materials including scripts, storyboards, timesheets, director instructions and daily correspondence with Disney Burbank. Also assisted Japanese artists to prepare pitches for potential originals.

Apr 1994 – Dec 1995 · 1 yr 8 mos · Tokyo, Japan

• Mostly in charge of articles (really...) including interviews, movies, music and literature review pages and specials.
• Also managed all aspects of international affairs as the only English speaker in the company.
• 1995: STAR TREK Official Guide Book – Japanese Edition
• 1994: (Re) Launch of PENTHOUSE JAPAN