Monica Tata bids adieu to Turner

MUMBAI: Turner International India & South Asia General Manager, Entertainment Networks Monica Tata has put in her papers.

After spending almost nine years, Tata?s lastday at Turner is 31 December.

Confirming the development to Indiantelevision.com, Tata said: "Yes I have put in my papers at Turner on Monday. My last day will be 31 December."

Without specifying her next move, Tata said she will remain in the broadcasting space. Monica joined Turner in 2004 as Vice President - Advertising Sales. Prior to that, she worked in Star India for nearly 12 years.

"It has been a gratifying experience at Turner for almost nine years and hopefully bigger challenges await me next year," she added.

Based in Mumbai, Tata was responsible for steering and overseeing all network initiatives across Turner?s entertainment brand portfolio in South Asia.

As head of the entertainment networks, Tata oversaw various business units. Her mandate included development, supervision and providing strategic direction to Turner?s diverse kids and English entertainment businesses including Cartoon Network, Pogo, WB and HBO.