SUWANEE, Ga. -- ARRIS Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARRS) today announced the appointment of Andrew T. Heller to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Heller is Vice Chairman of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS, Inc.) and focuses on the industry-wide "TV Everywhere" initiative coordinating with senior executives of Time Warner to develop a next-generation operating model that advantages both consumers and content providers alike. He also serves as the senior adviser to TBS, Inc. on a host of business and corporate strategy-setting issues.
Heller joined TBS, Inc. in 1998. Most recently, he was President of Domestic Distribution, running the division responsible for the distribution of 10 domestic networks to the cable, satellite and telco industries, and was also responsible for Turner Private Networks, which includes CNN Airport Network and Turner In-Flight Services. Previously, he was Assistant General Counsel for Time Warner Cable and was actively involved in programming, acquisitions, trades and a variety of cable, contractual, litigation and regulatory issues for the leading MSO. Earlier, Heller served as Associate Counsel and Senior Counsel, Litigation, for HBO.
Heller earned a bachelor's degree in industrial and labor relations at Cornell University. He received his law degree from Fordham University.
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