Former Discovery Channel exec Howard Swartz is returning to the network as Senior Vice President of Production and Development. In addition, Jon Bardin has been promoted to Vice President of Documentaries and Specials at Discovery.
In his new role, Swartz will head production for upcoming event programming including the weeklong hit series Shark Week, which is about to begin its 30th anniversary run on July 22. In addition, he will have oversight over the network’s documentaries and specials and will expand, develop, and diversify Discovery’s series slate and acquisitions.
Swartz moves back to Discovery Channel from Arrow Media where he most recently served as Evp of Development and Production, based out of the company’s London office. Swartz will re-locate to Discovery’s Los Angeles office and report to Nancy Daniels, Chief Brand Officer, Discovery & Factual.
“We are thrilled to have Howard back on the Discovery team,” says Daniels.
In his new role, Swartz will head production for upcoming event programming including the weeklong hit series Shark Week, which is about to begin its 30th anniversary run on July 22. In addition, he will have oversight over the network’s documentaries and specials and will expand, develop, and diversify Discovery’s series slate and acquisitions.
Swartz moves back to Discovery Channel from Arrow Media where he most recently served as Evp of Development and Production, based out of the company’s London office. Swartz will re-locate to Discovery’s Los Angeles office and report to Nancy Daniels, Chief Brand Officer, Discovery & Factual.
“We are thrilled to have Howard back on the Discovery team,” says Daniels.
- 7/10/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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