The new structure organises the European operation geographically into two businesses which cluster those markets in similar stages of development.
The Western Europe operation covers 16 markets including the UK, Germany, Southern Europe, Nordic and Benelux and is led by Dee Forbes, EVP, Discovery Networks UK & Western Europe. In the region Discovery broadcasts more than 17 channel brands, including Discovery Channel, Quest, Animal Planet, Science and TLC. It will continue to be run from the London headquarters and has regional offices in Italy, Spain, Benelux, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark.
The Eastern Europe operation is responsible for ten brands in 99 markets, including Poland, Romania, Hungary, Czech Republic, Russia, Middle East and Africa. The business is led by Kasia Kieli, EVP, Discovery Networks Eastern Europe and will have corporate centres in Warsaw and London, alongside local offices in Russia, Romania, Hungary and Czech Republic.
Source: Broadband TV News