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Dinnage appointed global president, Animal Planet

November 9, 2017 20.06 Europe/London By Robert Briel

Susanna Dinnage has been appointed to the new role of global president, Animal Planet effective immediately.

Marking a first for a Discovery brand to be managed on a global basis, the model will align all of the company’s Animal Planet content under the leadership of Susanna Dinnage. In her new position, Dinnage will dual report to both David Zaslav and Jean-Briac Perrette, and will be based in London.

As part of the new structure, Dinnage, who currently serves as president of UK/Ireland and Chief Content Officer for Discovery Networks International, will manage a global team based in the US and UK and with contributors from other parts of Discovery’s worldwide business.

“As Discovery continues to strategically pivot and deliver our content to consumers across all screens and services, it is more important than ever that our brands are structured and managed in a way that best exploits their global potential,” said Zaslav.

“We are confident that this new global model, combined with Susanna’s expert leadership and the worldwide appeal of our animal content, will maximize Animal Planet’s power across linear channels and create new digital opportunities around the world.”

“Susanna’s creative prowess, commercial expertise and deep understanding of consumer viewing preferences across diverse markets has driven success for Discovery’s international business for many years. This new structure will expand Animal Planet’s strong heritage and affinity among passionate superfans across the globe,” said Perrette.

Dinnage has spent more than 20 years working in the television industry. Since joining Discovery in 2009, she has served in several leadership roles, including as general manager of the UK and Benelux businesses, and most recently as President of UK/Ireland and Chief Content Officer for Discovery Networks International.

“I am incredibly excited to have the opportunity to lead such an inspiring and much-loved brand across the world. The animal kingdom and natural world give us all such joy and, in times of uncertainty, there is no better antidote than to spend more time immersed in the wonders of the world around us,” said Dinnage.

“I look forward to bringing new talent and more adventure and reflecting the worldwide love of animals to every screen on Animal Planet. With a team based in London and New York, this is a great opportunity to work with a wide range of production companies across the world.”

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Filed Under: Newsline, People Tagged With: Animal Planet, Discovery, Susanna Dinnage Edited: November 4, 2019 12:08

About Robert Briel

Arnhem-based Robert covers the Benelux, France, Germany, Austria and Switzerland as well as IPTV, web TV, connected TV and OTT. Email Robert at rbriel@broadbandtvnews.com.

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