In a move to expand its online content and business in the region, CNN Interactive has appointed Bruce Dover to the new position of managing editor for CNN.com Asia Pacific, it was announced today by Scott Woelfel, president and editor-in-chief of CNN Interactive. Based in Hong Kong from August 1, 2000, Dover will be responsible for the expansion, editorial control and direction of CNN.com in the Asia Pacific. He will also be involved with CNN Interactive's potential new media business in the region.

Dover joins CNN from News Interactive, the Australian online division of News Corporation, where he was the executive general manager since October 1998. Dover played a key role in shaping the strategic direction and growth of the company.

CNN Interactive currently operates a local-language Web site in Asia, CNN.co.jp in Japanese. Other international sites include: CNNNorge, CNN Danmark, Svenska CNN, CNNItalia.it, CNNenEspaol.com and CNNemPortugues.com.