Reuters shuffles general manager group

In Asia, Abi Sekimitsu, who has recently directed the editorial operation in Japan, takes over as general manager, Southeast Asia & the Pacific. She will be responsible for Australia, Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore.

“We’ve taken a different approach in South Asia, which Duncan Pitcairn recently left to become general manager video based in New York,” Karle said in a note to staff. Christina Pantin will take over as general manager South Asia in addition to her duties as general manager, Bangalore, and so will be supervising operation and logistics, as well as coordinating editorial’s partnership with the teams from human resources, public relations, legal, real estate and facilities, finance and security.

“To take further advantage of Caroline Drees’ expertise in handling safety and security issues, she will be responsible for those issues in South Asia while continuing in her role as general manager Middle East and Africa,” Karle said.

Marius Bosch, bureau chief Southern Africa, is the new deputy general manager for the Middle East and Africa. ■