Warner Bros. Discovery has promoted Deniz Şashmaz Ofraz to vice president of local original production, local channels and streaming operations lead in Turkey. The conglomerate announced Monday that her role will be expanded to oversee both its streaming and linear television operations in the region.
Şashmaz Ofraz, who has been CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming platform BluTV since January 2023, will continue to lead BluTV while taking on new responsibilities, including managing the company’s linear channels such as TLC and DMAX in Turkey. will lead the.
“These management appointments underscore Warner Bros. Discovery’s commitment to strengthening its presence in Turkey and further integrating the Warner Bros. Discovery and BluTV businesses,” the company said.
“Deniz Shashmaz Ofraz will continue to lead the development and production of local content in his new role,” WBD also said. “As part of her oversight of channel management for TLC and DMAX, Shashmaz Ofraz will also oversee local programming and scheduling teams for these popular brands.The network chief previously worked in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and the Middle East, Mr. Grigory Lavrov, Vice President Marketing, Local Brands and Franchise Management, North Africa, Turkey (MENAT)” Mr. Lavrov, who has led these channels since 2020, will continue to trade across the two regions. He will maintain leadership of the marketing team and take on new responsibilities outside of Turkey.
Prior to becoming CEO of BluTV, Şaşmaz Oflaz held several key positions within the company since 2016, including Content and Commercial Director, Content Director, and Content Acquisition Consultant.
