JB Perrette to lead Discovery’s international business

JB Perrette has been named as Mark Hollinger’s successor as president of Discovery Networks International.

Perrette takes over to lead Discovery Communications’ international channels and content business, which operates in 220 territories and has more than 190 worldwide television channels. All of Discovery’s regional and functional bosses will report into him.

Perrette is succeeding Hollinger, who announced he was stepping down in September last year after 23 years with the firm.http://www.digitaltveurope.net/137192/jb-perrette-to-lead-discoverys-international-business/