NGCI Ups Hunter to VP, Production

WASHINGTON D.C., March 12:
National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) has promoted Stephen Hunter
from senior executive producer to VP of production.

In addition to maintaining
his current responsibilities, Hunter will oversee the management of production
content, budgets and deliverables, supporting the demands of the NGCI core
channel and the rapidly growing portfolio of new channels. He will continue to
forge partnerships with the production communities to identify novel ways to
enhance the NGCI channel brands.

“Since joining NGCI in
2007, Stephen has shown great skill in spearheading some of our most important
programming,” said Sydney Suissa, the executive VP of content for NGCI. “His
creative instincts along with his leadership have made him an invaluable asset
to the NGCI family.”

—By Ned Berke