The promotions are in line with the creation of new two new lines of business for Southeast Asia and North Asia to complement the network’s existing operations in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, India and China.
These changes reflect the increasing maturity, complexity and scale of our businesses across the region, said Tom Keaveny (pictured), executive vice president and managing director of Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific.
He added, The creation of a general manager role for Southeast Asia demonstrates Discovery’s commitment to these markets. It will help position us more competitively and allow us to fully tap the potential of the rapidly evolving Southeast Asia business.
Dickie, who was senior vice president of marketing and communications, has been named senior vice president and general manager, Southeast Asia while Tommy Lin, vice president and country manager for Discovery Taiwan, has been promoted to senior vice president and general manager of North Asia to oversee operations across Taiwan, South Korea and Hong Kong.
In addition, Fang Chang, vice president and country manager for China, has been promoted to senior vice president, general manager and public affairs, China and Mandy Pattinson, vice president and country manager for Discovery Australia and New Zealand, has been promoted to senior vice president and general manager.
The promotions also follow the recent appointment of Rahul Johri as senior vice president and general manager for Discovery India to integrate Discovery’s India and Asia operations.
Discovery Asia announces regional executive promotions
SINGAPORE - Discovery Networks Asia has appointed Kevin Dickie to the newly created role of general manager for Southeast Asia while announcing a slew of executive promotions across its Australia, China and Taiwan offices.
