ABS-CBN Names Joseph Arnie Garcia as new Managing Director for Europe,Middle East and Africa, Luis Bariuan as Country Manager for Europe

ABS-CBN Global has named Joseph Arnie Garcia as Managing Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Luis Bariuan as Country Manager for Europe.  The global company oversees all international subsidiaries of ABS-CBN Corporation, the largest Filipino media and entertainment company in the world.  Bariuan is based in London reporting to Garcia, while Garcia is based in Dubai reporting to ABS-CBN Global Chief Operating Officer Olivia de Jesus.

ABS-CBN Names Olivia De Jesus as New Global COO

ABS-CBN Corporation, the Philippines’ largest media and entertainment network, has named Olivia De Jesus as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of ABS-CBN Global Ltd., the organization that oversees all international subsidiaries of ABS-CBN and manages its global flagship brand, TFC (The Filipino Channel).

De Jesus takes over her position from Rafael Lopez who has retired.  Lopez will continue to be engaged by the company as Executive Adviser to the President and CEO of ABS-CBN Corporation.

As COO, De Jesus will provide the leadership and vision necessary to grow the Global business. She will drive strategy formulation and establish initiatives to expand the company’s product lines and markets. She will effectively manage the company’s regional business operations, product management, content creation, support functions and corporate services to ensure that financial strength and operating efficiencies are achieved.