Courtney White to Head Up Programming for Travel Channel

KNOXVILLE: Scripps Networks Interactive has promoted Courtney White, a senior programming executive for HGTV, DIY Network and Great American Country, to senior VP of programming for Travel Channel.

In her new role, White will oversee all series development and production for the network. She will lead the programming team for Travel Channel in Knoxville. White joined Scripps Networks Interactive in 2005 as a program development executive for HGTV and has created several hit series over the last ten years. Her credits include the Beachfront Bargain Hunt and Hawaii Life franchises, as well as special events such as Ellen’s Design Challenge and Selling Spelling Manor.

“Courtney has been a driving force in the success of our home networks for many years,” said Kathleen Finch, the chief programming, content and brand officer at Scripps Networks Interactive. “She has an intuitive understanding of what it takes to make hit shows on a consistent basis, through great ideas and execution. Courtney is a hands-on executive with a proven track record of driving ratings across genres, and her leadership of programming at Travel Channel will be key to our work to grow that network for the long term.”