Jan Mróz has been appointed the director of the communication and public affairs division at TVN Discovery Group in Poland, effective February 1.
He will join the management team and within Discovery report to Espen Skolanda, SVP communications EMEA. Mróz worked as a reporter for the news channel TVN24 between 2007-2012. Prior to re-joining the group he also the head of the public affairs team SEC Newgate CEE and held roles at Spring Biedronia and Institute for Democratic Thought.
Commenting on the appointment, Kasia Kieli, president and MD of Discovery EMEA, said: “The last year was unprecedented for us – full of both challenges and moments of enormous pride and joy in what we have achieved. In difficult circumstances and a dynamic market environment, a clear communication strategy is crucial. Janek is one of the best specialists in the industry in the field of public affairs. I am very happy that he will strengthen us in this key area. Taking into account his experience – both as a journalist and as a communication expert – I am convinced that he will be a valuable support for us”.
Mróz added: “I am very happy that I will be able to work for TVN Discovery Group again. The last year was full of situations previously unheard of on the media market. Never before has there been any search for a way to withdraw TVN Discovery Group’s licence, and never before has there been any attempt to establish a law targeting one broadcaster directly. But it was also the year of record viewership of TVN channels and acceleration of the transformation of the television market. Working for TVN Discovery Group is always a guarantee of many challenges. I hope that with my experience I will contribute to the next success of the group”.