Singapore– Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific has named Elliot Renton as Head of Sports, Southeast Asia.  In this newly created position, Renton is tasked with driving the strategic development and operational management of Discovery’s sports product portfolio for the region, with the objective of building compelling and popular sports franchises.

Renton will oversee all aspects of Southeast Asia’s sports business including rights acquisitions, programming and all audience engagement activities.  He will also lead OTT initiatives comprising VOD, catch up services and mobile apps. Based in Singapore, Renton will assume his responsibilities in July.  He will report to Louis Boswell, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Southeast Asia.