Dirk Hoogstra has been promoted to EVP, development and programming, for History and H2. He previously served as SVP, development and programming for History since 2010. The announcement was made by Nancy Dubuc, president entertainment and media, A+E Networks, to whom he will continue to report.
“Dirk is one of the fastest rising stars in the business,” said Dubuc. “Creative and entrepreneurial, he has built one of the best programming teams in the business and his deep relationships with the creative community have helped catapult HISTORY into the top echelons in the industry. And, in just 18 months, he has transformed H2 into the #1 emerging entertainment network. I am delighted he is getting the recognition he deserves for all his accomplishments over the last few years.”
Hoogstra will continue to oversee the networks’ programming teams, and manages the development, creation and execution of all programming for History and H2. He is also charged with imaginatively integrating new programming with online initiatives, and developing innovative ways to expand the brand across multiple platforms. Hoogstra began his career with Discovery Communications Inc. in 1995.
