Gerhard Zeiler the new president of Turner Broadcasting International, will oversee 130 channels in 200 countries.

Gerhard Zeiler is the new president of Turner Broadcasting International, the Time Warner-operated owner of TV channels seen in South Africa such as CNN International (DStv 401), The Cartoon Network (DStv 301), TCM (DStv 109) and Boomerang (DStv 302).

As president of TBC International Gerhard Zeiler will be in charge of over 130 TV channels in 200 countries (excluding North America). He will have executive oversight for all the entertainment and kids networks outside of North America as well as the operations of CNN International.

''This move is an opportunity to help grow some of the most valuable media brands in the world and develop new businesses,'' said Gerhard Zeiler in a press statement. ''This is an exciting time for our industry and for Turner Broadcasting, and I believe in our ability to lead and succeed.''