Discovery Gives Regional MDs New Titles

SILVER SPRING: The managing directors of Discovery Networks International’s (DNI) four regional businesses will take on the additional title of president for their respective divisions.

The roles and responsibilities stay the same, but the title change is effective immediately. This makes Dee Forbes the president and managing director of Discovery Networks Western Europe; Tom Keaveny the president and managing director of Discovery Networks Asia Pacific; Kasia Kieli the president and managing director of Discovery Networks CEEMEA (Central & Eastern Europe Middle East and Africa); and Henry Martinez the president and managing director of Discovery Networks Latin America and U.S. Hispanic.

The name change is said to more accurately reflect the roles and responsibilities of the position in the respective regional businesses. For the MDs, their remit has evolved from a suite of linear channels to a focused operations across multiple platforms and varying business models. The regional businesses are also working with Discovery’s international licensing arm for cross-platform brand continuity and increased awareness.