Discovery Networks International has promoted Dan Brooke to executive vice president and managing director, Discovery Networks UK.
Brooke is responsible for the strategic development and operations of Discovery’s portfolio of 11 UK brand that include Discovery Channel, Discovery Real Time, Discovery Turbo and DMAX.
Brooke was appointed general manager, Discovery Networks UK, in July 2005 after joining from Channel 4. Discovery has subsequently launched its first entertainment channel, DMAX in January 2008, and last month rebranded Discovery Science. He will report to Greg Ricca, president & CEO, Discovery Networks International.
