Discovery’s David Zaslav Named MIPCOM Personality of the Year

Reed MIDEM has revealed that David Zaslav, Discovery Communications’ president and CEO, will be honored as the MIPCOM 2017 Personality of the Year.

Zaslav will be honored during a Gala Dinner on Wednesday, October 18, at the InterContinental Carlton Hotel. In addition to receiving the MIPCOM Personality of the Year award, Zaslav will give a Media Mastermind keynote address on Wednesday, October 18, at 2:30 p.m. in the Palais des Festivals’ Grand Auditorium.

Since joining Discovery as CEO in 2007, Zaslav has transformed the company into a global leader in real-life entertainment, reaching 3 billion cumulative viewers around the world. 

Reed MIDEM’s chief executive, Paul Zilk, said: “David Zaslav is the visionary leader of one of our industry’s most dynamic and innovative companies. He continues to redefine great content and how viewers consume it in a fast-evolving marketplace. We are proud to honor him as MIPCOM 2017’s Personality of the Year.”

“It’s a tremendous honor to receive the MIPCOM 2017 Personality of the Year award, particularly during such an exciting time for our global business,” commented Zaslav. “I am fortunate to lead a company at the center of our industry’s transformation as we push to innovate our world-class content and brands and nourish superfan audiences across every screen and service around the globe.”