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Deniz Şaşmaz Oflaz has been named Warner Bros Discovery's Vice President of Local Original Productions, Local Channels and Streaming Operations Lead for Turkey.

“It’s never an easy decision to leave, but as Van Morrison sang, ‘I know the time is just right’ and the amazing team at Potato will continue to grow and follow the mantra that has guided us from the beginning — make what we love and love what we make.” Angela Jain, ITV Studios Director of Unscripted UK, will act as interim MD for Potato working alongside senior execs Martin Scott, Phil Mount and Christina Clayton. In Greece, BBC Player will offer shows such as Idris Elba drama Luther, natural history titles including Mammals and cookery competition The Great British Bake Off with Greek subtitles. He said the company is now “well positioned for profitable growth considering both the gaming and the global film and TV markets are recovering.” Wärn added: “On behalf of the Board, I would like to express our gratitude to Stefan for his leadership and dedication over the past two years.”

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