Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) has promoted Rahul Johri to the role of Executive Vice President and General Manager, South Asia and Head of Revenue, Pan-Regional Ad Sales and Southeast Asia.

Johri will continue to spearhead the operations and overall growth strategy of DNAP’s portfolio in the South Asian region, as well as lead and manage the advertising sales and solutions deals for the pan-regional business with a focus on expanding distribution and growing local ad sales for Southeast Asia.

Arjan Hoekstra, President & Managing Director, DNAP, said: “During his time at Discovery, Rahul has built a very successful Indian business for us, and recently expanded his role to include revenue leadership for the Southeast Asia business and pan-regional sales efforts. This promotion recognises his continuing leadership and contributions to Discovery.”

Johri joined Discovery in June 2001 in the ad sales division, based in New Delhi. Since then, he has been promoted through the organisation to his previous role of Senior Vice President and General Manager of South Asia and Head of Revenue, Pan Regional Ad Sales and Southeast Asia, where he spearheaded the operations and overall growth strategy of DNAP’s portfolio in those markets. He was also responsible for revenue generation, portfolio expansion, affiliate partnerships, viewership, content creation and talent management, and pioneered localisation and the launch of multiple language feeds across different brands. Most recently, Johri oversaw the successful launch of Discovery Kids in India.

Johri is a Vice President of Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF). He holds an MBA in Marketing from the Rohilkhand University, India, as well as a degree in Chemistry, and is an alumnus of Sherwood College, Nainital.