Marc Buhaj
SVP Original Programming, Cartoon Network, Pogo and Boomerang
Programming Showcase: Turner Entertainment Networks

Marc Buhaj is the Executive Director of Programming and Acquisitions for Turner Entertainment Networks Asia (TENA). Based in Hong Kong, Buhaj guides the scheduling, commissioning and acquisitions for all Cartoon Network, Boomerang and Pogo feeds in Asia-Pacific including India, Australia, Philippines, Taiwan and South East Asia.

Buhaj has been a key member on various TENA projects in the past twelve months; including establishing Pogo, the new channel for kids and their families, made exclusively for India. He has also helped introduce pre-school programming into India through the network's Tiny TV franchise. Acclaimed children's series such as Bob the Builder, Make Way for Noddy and Pingu are just some of the brands that now broadcast in Hindi and English throughout India.

Aside from developing acquisition processes, Marc has also initiated the Network's first steps into original animated production. Buhaj has been an Executive Producer on Asia-Pacific's first co-production titled Cosmic Baby - a partnership with Mucha Lucha creators Fwak!. Currently the programming team is also overseeing the establishment of the Boomerang channel in Australia.

Buhaj initially joined Turner's Sydney office in March 2001. Prior to joining Turner, Buhaj worked for the Seven Network Australia and Buena Vista International from 1994-2001; as well as a brief stint with the Ten Network in Brisbane Australia on local productions. Marc began his career as an on-air children's presenter over ten years ago and has since built a resume, which is broad in quality and devoted to children's entertainment. His experience ranges from presenter and co-producer of top rating and award winning national programs including Saturday Disney, to over 7 years in programming for the Seven Network and Turner International.

During his initial year at the Griffith University School of Law, Marc was recruited to the world of commercial television and has been trapped ever since. He has also guest-lectured for various University media schools throughout Australia.

Buhaj is a native to Brisbane, Australia.