Discovery Networks has promoted Jochem de Jong to senior VP (SVP) and general manager of Discovery Networks Benelux.
He has been the general manager of Discovery Networks Benelex since February 2007.
In his new role, he will be responsible for Discovery Channel and Animal Planet, as well as the digital channels Discovery World, Discovery Science, Discovery HD and Discovery Travel & Living.
De Jong is now part of the Discovery EMEA senior management team.