Anthony Dobson has been promoted to vice-president of research and strategic planning for Discovery, Animal Planet and Discovery Travel and Adventure.
In his expanded role still based in Singapore, he will develop strategies and tactics to meet the channel's business needs and address emerging industry trends as well as provide senior management with counsel across all functions, including marketing, programming and ad sales. Dobson was previously director of research and planning with responsibility for in-depth analysis on syndicated studies, including PAX and ATMS.
Meanwhile, Peter Weil has been named to the newly-created position of senior vice-president and general manager of Animal Planet International.
Weil, who was most recently vice-president, content, for Discovery UK, has been made responsible for the strategic direction and management of Animal Planet globally. Based in London, Weil will oversee the channel's brand development - design, creation and integrity - with the help of teams in the UK, the US and Singapore.