NGCI Announces Promotions

WASHINGTON D.C., September 15:
At National Geographic Channels International, Karin Simoncini has been
promoted to VP of regional programming and network development, while Vincent
D’Ambra has been upped to VP of business and legal affairs.

Simoncini will oversee the
launch of new channels, regional programming blocks and localization
initiatives. She will also be responsible for designing and implementing
regional programming strategies, helping to increase audience levels and
revenue opportunities. She joined NGCI in 2000 as director of business
development from TV Quality, a documentary and education cable channel in
Buenos Aires, Argentina.

D’Ambra will now oversee legal
and business affairs for NGCI headquarters in Washington, DC. He began his
career with National Geographic in 2001 as director, business and legal
affairs. He was previously business affairs manager at Discovery Networks
International.