Discovery names Arjan Hoekstra as Prez & MD APAC;

Discovery Networks International (DNI) has named Arjan Hoekstra as the new head of the Asia-Pacific region, effective September 1. The announcement was made by Mark Hollinger, President and CEO of DNI, to whom Hoekstra will report.  Hollinger also announced an expanded role for Rahul Johri as Senior Vice President and General Manager, South Asia and Head of Revenue, Pan-Regional Ad Sales and Southeast Asia*.

As President and Managing Director of Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP), Hoekstra will be responsible for developing the overall strategies for DNAP’s business to drive revenue across ad and affiliate sales, build the portfolio’s core brands and look for partnerships to drive the content and profile of DNAP within the region.  He will be based out of the Singapore office, DNI’s hub for the Asia-Pacific region. His move to DNAP is another step that will continue to strengthen the relationship between Discovery and Eurosport as the two companies develop wider synergies in the Asia-Pacific region.

“We are excited to have Arjan join our executive team,” said Hollinger.  “His strong management skills, his affiliate and sales experience and his deep relationships in the region will serve us very well as we look to expand our already successful business there further. Throughout his career at Eurosport, he was always looking for ways to innovate and develop new service offerings to his clients, and I look forward to his bringing this kind of ingenuity to Discovery’s portfolio in the marketplace.” Read More http://www.adgully.com/discovery-names-arjan-hoekstra-as-prez-md-apac-johri-to-head-pan-reg-ad-sales-54505.html