MR Man Shu Sum, Director of Singapore Film Commission (SFC), and concurrently Director of Strategic Relations of Media Development Authority of Singapore, will leave MDA on May 14.

He will be joining Mark Burnett Productions Asia as Chief Executive Officer.

In a statement on Monday announcing Mr Man's resignation, MDA said he had been instrumental in helping Singapore's local media and film companies gain a higher international profile, as part of MDA's overall efforts to grow the media industry.

'He led various teams of local producers to international markets such as MIPTV, MIPCOM, Shanghai Film Market, American Film Market, and the Pusan Film Festival. Several of our local films have garnered international awards,' said MDA.

Said Mr Man: 'In the three years of my service in MDA, I have learnt a lot about the concerted and innovative efforts by the Singapore Government in helping the local media sector.'

'I am heartened to say that MDA, as the champion of the local media industry, has always been resolute and relentless in providing the opportunities to facilitate the growth of both the big and small players.'

'I share the same commitment and believe that Singapore is poised to be one of Asia's rising Media Capitals. The Singapore media industry is moving in the right direction and becoming internationally-recognised, and will be able to capitalise on the rising global demand for Asian content.'

On Mr Man's departure, Dr Christopher Chia, MDA's Chief Executive Officer, said:

'With his long and rich experience, Shu Sum brought a much valued perspective to our push to nurture the Singapore media industry.'