After concluding his term as executive VP of Japanese pubcaster NHK, Masagaki Satoru is stepping down as the president of the ABU (Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union).
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ABU members elect two new Vice Presidents at the close of the 57th General Assembly
NHK Japan s Executive Vice President Masagaki Satoru and Prasar Bharati s CEO Mr Shashi Vempati have been elected as Vice Presidents of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) at its 57th General Assembly, held online due to COVID-19. Their three-year term will start on January 1, 2021.
Mr Masagaki, in the online forum held by the ABU stated: The management environment of our industry is facing a tremendous threat from COVID-19 this year. And we are facing the most drastic transformation we have ever experienced due to digitalization and the rise of new media on the internet. I would like to bring together the wisdom and experience of our very diverse group of members and endure the hardships while learning from each other. Mr Masagaki steps into the new role after Mr Sun Yusheng s (CCTV China) term ends at the end of December 2020.