LA-based Hasbro Studios has tapped international programming and distribution executive Finn Arnesen to lead its global expansion effort as senior VP of international distribution and development. In his newly created role, Arnesen will be responsible for managing Hasbro’s global content sales, distribution, channel and program development activities outside of North America, which will span television, online and other emerging media platforms.

Arnesen comes to Hasbro after his 17-year tenure at TBS, where he oversaw programming and development for the Turner-owned networks. His broad portfolio of work includes serving as senior vice president of original series and international development at TBS International, managing European operations at Cartoon Network, overseeing the start up and management of Cartoon Network Studios London, and program management of Cartoon Network Europe.