Ex-MySpace boss to lead Cartoon Network owner

Cartoon Network owner Turner Broadcasting Systems has today announced the appointment of former MySpace UK boss Anthony Lukom as its new UK and Ireland general manager.

Lukom will lead Turner's entire portfolio of entertainment channels, including Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Cartoonito, TCM (Turner Classic Movies) and Adult Swim.

He will be responsible for all commercial and channel activity, including programming, digital, ad sales, marketing, licensing and distribution of new TV shows.

Lukom joined Turner in May last year as acting general manager, but now he has been confirmed permanently into the role, reporting to general manager of Northern Europe Pete Flamman.

He was previously general manager for MySpace UK, the struggling social network which was recently sold by Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation at a multi-million dollar loss. Prior to MySpace, Lukom held a number of senior positions at AOL Europe.

"Turner Broadcasting is one of the most dynamic and forward-thinking media companies in the business, and the opportunity to head up its entire UK division is one I am delighted to accept," said Lukom.

"Turner is a company which has long recognised and capitalised upon changes in the media landscape, originally as a pioneer in the cable business and right now as a leading player in the development of TV Everywhere services. As the boundaries between being a media owner and a digital distributor blur, Turner Broadcasting is an exciting place to be in this age of convergence."

Flamman added: "Anthony brings with him a wealth of experience and is expertly placed to successfully navigate our business through a multi-platform media landscape, meeting both consumer needs and our business objectives.

"Full of energy and enthusiasm, Anthony gets results, and will be an exceptionally inspiring figurehead for our business across UK and Ireland."