Andy Bird
Andy Bird is the Chairman of Walt Disney International.
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[edit] Early life
Bird grew up in Warrington, England and was schooled at King's School, Macclesfield.[1] In 1985 Bird gained a Bachelor of Arts degree in English language and literature at Newcastle University.
[edit] Career
Bird first started his career in broadcasting as one of Timmy Mallett's helpers on Manchester's Piccadilly Radio. He later produced the breakfast show. [2] He later moved to London working for Richard Branson's Virgin Broadcasting Company, working on their music television channel Music Box and satellite radio station 'Radio Radio'.[2] Next was British Satellite Broadcasting's The Power Station channel.[1] Bird joined Time Warner in 1994 as senior vice president and general manager of Turner Entertainment Networks Limited. In 2000 he became president of TBS International in 2000, being responsible for all TBS broadcasting outside of the United States.[2]
[edit] Disney career
In 2004 Bird joined The Walt Disney Company and has since overseen the acquisition of Hungama TV in India and investment in India's UTV. He also localizes content and has reorganized Disney's international structure and leadership ranks.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Andy Bird: Mister Mouse of Warrington". The Independent. 2005-12-19. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/andy-bird-mister-mouse-of-warrington-520085.html. Retrieved 2008-05-14.
- ^ a b c d "Corporate profiles - Andy Bird". Disney Corporate. http://corporate.disney.go.com/corporate/bios/andy_bird.html. Retrieved 2008-05-14.
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