Asiya Bakht
Mar 16, 2010

CNBC Asia-Pacific appoints Junji Sumitani as VP of ad sales

SINGAPORE - CNBC Asia-Pacific has announced the appointment of Junji Sumitani (pictured) as vice-president of advertising sales.

Junji Sumitani vice-president advertising sales CNBC Asia-Pacific
Junji Sumitani vice-president advertising sales CNBC Asia-Pacific
Based in Singapore, Sumitani will report to Satpal Brainch, president and managing director of CNBC Asia-Pacific.  He joins CNBC after 14 years with CNN International and replaces Toby Hayward, who left the channel last year in December.

In this capacity, Sumitani will be responsible for all advertising sales within the Asia-Pacific region. He will oversee CNBC’s regional advertising sales and sales support team plus take on responsibility for developing strategies and providing clients with custom made integrated solutions.

A press statement from CNBC stated that Sumitani is a seasoned advertising sales professional who is well respected among advertisers, advertising agencies and governments across Southeast Asia as a thought leader. He brings with him a reputation for creating strong sales teams and developing winning sales proposals.

“I’m looking forward to having Junji on board as part of our executive team,” said Satpal Brainch, president and managing director of CNBC Asia-Pacific. “Given his vast experience and impressive track record, I’m confident that CNBC will continue to develop creative advertising solutions for our clients both regionally and globally.”

Previously, Sumitani oversaw advertising sales for CNN International and its interactive contents in Southeast Asia, managing the advertising sales representatives in the region.  

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