MUMBAI: AMC Networks has appointed Bruce Tuchman as AMC/Sundance Channel Global president. This is the company‘s international division.

Tuchman joins AMC Networks from MGM Worldwide Networks, where he served as president since 2001.

In his new role, Tuchman will lead the strategic expansion of the company‘s global business, including the distribution, programming and marketing of Sundance Channel, currently distributed in Europe, Canada and Asia, and WE TV, currently distributed in Asia.

Based in New York City, Tuchman will report to AMC Networks COO Ed Carroll.

Carroll said, "Bruce bring tremendous experience successfully launching networks and growing existing businesses throughout the world, making him an ideal executive to maximise our growth opportunities in key regions internationally. As we continue to experience momentum for our global business and international demand for our brands, we look forward to Bruce leading our operations through our next phase of growth."

Tuchman added, "I‘m excited about the opportunity to contribute to the success story of AMC Networks. There is a strong appetite for Sundance Channel and WE TV internationally, and I‘m looking forward to collaborating with our content and distribution partners to serve audiences with distinctive, high quality entertainment."

In 2001, Tuchman joined MGM Worldwide Networks, a division of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios to develop and manage MGM‘s interests in cable, satellite and other television networks, which reach tens of millions of subscribers across more than 130 countries.