New Senior VP at Discovery Enterprises International

SILVER SPRING: Nicolas Bonard has been named senior VP of Discovery Enterprises International, taking over for Caleb Weinstein, who was recently appointed senior VP and general manager for emerging markets at Discovery Networks EMEA.

Bonard is tasked with oversight for the company’s international program and private networks sales, co-financing, consumer products and licensing activities. He will report to Sahar Elhabashi, the COO of Discovery Networks International. Bonard joins from production finance, distribution and consulting firm Screen Optus, where he served as founder and co-president. Prior to that, Bonard spent more than seven years with MTV Networks International, most recently as the VP of sales and co-productions in the international program enterprises division.

"Nick’s extensive background in international program sales and licensing experience in the television industry is second to none," said Elhabashi. "It is his proven track record that makes him uniquely positioned to drive our efforts to maximize sales and franchise opportunities across Discovery’s world-class content and brands around the world."