Channa shifts to Discovery Networks India

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• Discovery's Channa given expanded remit
• Now India VP programming & APAC prodcution head
• Will relocate to New Delhi

Regional - Vikram Channa, vice president of content at Discovery Networks Asia Pacific, is heading to India as vice president of programming and regional head of production.

Channa, who is presently based out of Singapore, will shift base to New Delhi and report to Discovery's Tom Keaveny, executive vice president and managing director,  and Rahul Johri, India senior vice president and general manager.

As part of his new role Channa will be responsible for managing and directing different aspects, including programme sourcing, scheduling, strategy formulation and implementation of programming for the network across India. While working closely with the marketing and advertising sales department, he will oversee the programming team in India.

Channa has been associated with Discovery since 1995 and has handled various roles, from on-air promotions to programming and production. Together with his team, he has been credited with producing over 500 documentaries.

"Channa's appointment reinforces the company's commitment to deliver the highest quality entertainment and value to both viewers and advertisers," Johri said.

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