Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) announced the appointment of Hee-Man Lee as country manager, Korea. Lee is based in Seoul. Reporting to Tommy Lin, senior vice president and general manager, North Asia, Lee will oversee DNAP's operations in Korea and develop new business initiatives and growth opportunities for the portfolio of networks. He is also tasked with managing the local affiliate and ad sales business, and further establishing DNAP's profile. "With his years of … [Read more...] about Discovery makes appointment
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Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific’s President and Managing Director Arjan Hoekstra departs
Singapore – Over the past several years, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) has made a number of investments to expand its presence across the region. As the company continues to chart its course for the future, DNAP's president and managing director Arjan Hoekstra has resigned due to a divergence of views about the strategic plan for the region. During his tenure, Arjan oversaw several key initiatives including the acquisitions of Food TV and Living Channel in New Zealand, and … [Read more...] about Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific’s President and Managing Director Arjan Hoekstra departs
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific scores six accolades at ATA 2014
Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) received six commendations at the Asian Television Awards 2014 in Singapore, including a nod for Highly Commended Cable & Satellite Network of the Year. Andrew “ET” Ettingshausen, host of Discovery Channel’s Ultimate Fish and Australia’s Shark Week Ambassador, won Best Sports Presenter/Commentator. The other awards were: Winner and Highly Commended for Best Lifestyle Programme (Invite Mr Wright: China and … [Read more...] about Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific scores six accolades at ATA 2014
Discovery Networks AP celebrates its 20th anniversary
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) celebrates a significant milestone in 2014, marking 20 years since Discovery Channel was launched in the region, with the Philippines, Taiwan, Indonesia and Malaysia among the first countries to receive the network. DNAP’s portfolio of eight channels reaches 596 million cumulative subscribers across the Asia-Pacific region, in 36 countries and territories, with content offered across 48 feeds and 15 languages as of May 6, 2014. To kick-off its … [Read more...] about Discovery Networks AP celebrates its 20th anniversary
Discovery appoints new SVP and CFO
Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) has appointed Nilesh Zaveri as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Finance & Corporate Operations, effective April 28. In his new role, Zaveri will provide strategic financial and corporate operations leadership, oversee all aspects of financial management for DNAP, and lead the interface and execution of key business decisions. Zaveri joins Discovery from Fox Sports Asia (a 21st Century Fox company), where he held the … [Read more...] about Discovery appoints new SVP and CFO
Rahul Johri promoted at Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
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 … [Read more...] about Rahul Johri promoted at Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
