J B Perrette to be president of Discovery Networks International

J B Perrette, erstwhile chief digital officer of Discovery Networks International, will be shortly stepping into the shoes of Mark Hollinger, outgoing president of the network. Hollinger has been with the network for close to 23 years and announced his resignation in September, 2013.

Perrette joined the network in October, 2011, before which he was with NBC Universal, where he served as president, digital and affiliate distribution and content distribution strategy, leading North American distribution of television and film content across platforms.

Hollinger was responsible for the strategic development and daily operations for a division that distributes 42 entertainment brands in 45 languages, to more than 1.6 billion cumulative subscribers in 224 countries and territories across Europe, West Asia, Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America. His resignation will be applicable June, 2014 onwards.

In his new role, Perrette will oversee the company's international business with current regional and functional leaders reporting to him.

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