By A Correspondent
Discovery announced it is strengthening its central Corporate Leadership Team in Asia Pacific with key appointments.  These being: Nikhil Madhok, Karun Arya, Rebecca Kent and Darrel Chan. Commenting on the appointments, Arthur Bastings, President and Managing Director of Discovery Networks Asia Pacific said: “We are laser focused on re-inventing our existing space and growing our business beyond linear across Asia. The new leadership team members bring with them strong entrepreneurial drive and a disruptive mindset. I am thrilled to welcome them on board as we step up our efforts to redefine our product and business portfolio in the region.â€
Madhok who is designated SVP, Head of Products, will spearhead the re-development of the company’s product suite and champion a strong maker culture in the organisation, notes a communiqué. He will join in January 2017. Rebecca Kent is VP Business Transformation and has joined the organisation in September based in London. Darrell Chan will be VP Regional Counsel and he will join on February 1. 2017. Meanwhile, Karun Arya has joined as Director, Head of Corporate Communications from Uber.