Discovery CEO Mark Hollinger to deliver keynote address at FICCI Frames 2012

Company Brief

Mumbai, March 13, 2012

Mark Hollinger, President and Chief Executive Officer of Discovery Networks International will be in India to deliver the first keynote address at the inaugural session of FICCI-Frames 2012 to be held in Mumbai on March 14, 2012.

With over two decades of experience in the pay-television sector, Hollinger will highlight the dynamic global television scenario, the robust growth indicators and the emerging new trends. He will also detail Discovery’s expansion strategy for India during the visit.

Mark Hollinger, president and chief executive officer at Discovery Networks International stated, "These are exciting times for the Indian television industry. There is no other country where people emanate such a sense of optimism. I am looking forward to sharing my experience at the FICCI-Frames and interacting with the entertainment entrepreneurs and professionals from all facets of business in India."

Hollinger has been with Discovery for over twenty years. Based at Discovery Communications International headquarters in US, Hollinger oversees the strategic development and daily operations of Discovery's International division, which distributes 26 media brands to more than one billion subscribers in 210 countries and territories across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America.

For further information, please contact:

Discovery Networks

Karuna Gulyani

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Email: karuna_gulyani@discovery.com