Kevin Bennett Moves Up at Discovery

SILVER SPRING: Discovery Communications has elevated Kevin Bennett to general manager of Investigation Discovery (ID) and Military Channel and executive VP of programming for ID, Military Channel and Destination America.

In his new roles, which are effective immediately, Bennett will continue to work under Henry Schleiff, the group president of ID, Military Channel and Destination America. He is now expected to manage the long-term strategic vision, marketing, communications and digital initiatives for Military Channel. He is also responsible for the brand's programming, development and production of content.

Bennett previously served as the general manager of Investigation Discovery and senior VP of programming and research for ID, Military Channel and Destination America. He has spent the last 17 years working in programming and development at Discovery Communications, where he contributed to the creation of ID, among other channels.

"Over nearly four years of collaboration, I have had the privilege and pleasure of working with Kevin in our efforts to grow ID into a top 10 brand for women, while for the past year, Kevin has also led the Military Channel team to some of its strongest ratings in years," said Schleiff. "His programming expertise, innovation and contributions to all three networks in our group have helped us achieve phenomenal ratings success and positioned this portfolio for exciting growth in the coming years."