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Discovery appoints appoints Bastings AP MD

July 9, 2015

Discovery Networks International (DNI) has named Arthur Bastings as the new head of the Asia-Pacific region, effective September 1st.
 
As President and Managing Director of Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP), Bastings is responsible for setting the regional strategy and maximising the potential of DNAP’s business and workforce to accelerate the company’s expansion. He will be based out of the Singapore office.
 
Bastings joins DNAP from Millicom, an international telecommunications and media company, where he was a member of the Executive Committee responsible for Africa and Financial Services, focusing on mobile and information and communications technology convergence.

“The Asia Pacific region encompasses two thirds of the world’s population and thus represents one of the biggest growth opportunities for our company.  Arthur has a remarkable combination of experience in Asia, strong strategic thinking, and a proven track record of growth and building strong teams.  His deep knowledge of Discovery and familiarity with the Asia market will give him a great head start in accelerating DNAP’s expansion,” said Jean-Briac Perrette, President of DNI, to whom Bastings will report..

 

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