Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. Appoints Jeremy Legg Chief Technology Officer

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. Appoints Jeremy Legg Chief Technology Officer August 11, 2015

New York, NY - Turner Broadcasting System has elevated Jeremy Legg to the role of Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Legg is currently Head of Technology Strategy and Product Monetization for Turner.

As Chief Technology Officer, Mr. Legg will develop and oversee the execution of Turner's technology strategy, direct infrastructure investments and manage technology resources to maximize existing linear and digital businesses. He will build new relationships and forge new partnerships with content creators, linear and digital distributors and technology providers, as well as identify business and technology opportunities, investments and acquisitions that will drive growth across all Turner platforms. Mr. Legg will report to Pascal Desroches, Turner's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Upon making the announcement, Turner Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John Martin said, Under Jeremy's leadership and the strategy he has put in motion, Turner has made significant strides in our digital businesses and core technology infrastructure. As CTO, the skill set and experience Jeremy brings to the table will enable us to capitalize on new business opportunities in a rapidly changing media landscape and position Turner as a digital innovator in the marketplace.

Mr. Legg said, The acceleration of technological change and shift in how consumers view media continue to create a number of opportunities in the marketplace. Turner is already a trailblazer in the digital movement, from TV Everywhere to the way CNN gathers and reports news. I look forward to working with Turner's Executive team and building upon the success of our existing digital business and infrastructure.

In his previous position as Head of Technology Strategy and Product Monetization, Mr. Legg developed Turner's technology strategy and oversaw software development and digital infrastructure. In addition, as the former Senior Vice President of Business Development and Multi-Platform Distribution for TBS, Inc., he oversaw TV Everywhere and all non-linear and product distribution and strategy across broadband, iTV and wireless.

Prior to joining Turner, Mr. Legg was Vice President of Business Strategy and Development for AOL, Inc. He has also held senior leadership roles with Oracle and Accenture. Mr. Legg received a B.A. degree in political science from Brown University.

About Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news; entertainment; animation and young adult; and sports media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.

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