Science Channel Names Roger Henry Vice President, Programming and Development

September 23, 2008

(Silver Spring, Md.) Deborah Adler Myers, senior vice president of programming and development for Discovery Emerging Networks, announced today the appointment of Roger Henry to vice president of programming and development for Science Channel.  In his new role, Henry is responsible for creating and executing the network's programming strategy, managing the day-to-day operations of the scheduling team, and overseeing Science Channel's acquisitions and development slate.

Henry rejoins Science Channel's programming team after most recently serving as vice president of programming for Discovery Health Media.  There he was responsible for supervising the programming strategies for Discovery Health Channel and FitTV.  Previously, Henry was vice president of programming at Science Channel, where he was instrumental in the development of some of the network's highest rated programs including the hit series HOW IT'S MADE and SURVIVORMAN, as well as the digitally remastered, landmark series COSMOS.

"Throughout his Discovery career, Roger has helped guide programming that has grown and defined each network brand," said Myers, to whom Henry will report.  "Roger's enthusiasm for and knowledge of Science Channel's brand and audience will be an invaluable asset as we continue building the strength of the network.  We are excited to have him join the team."

A 14-year Discovery veteran, Henry also previously served as director of programming for Discovery Health Channel, managing day-to-day scheduling activities, as well as providing guidance to the program development and acquisition processes.  He began his career at Discovery as a research analyst for Discovery Channel and TLC before serving as director of programming for the company's flagship brand.

Before joining Discovery, Henry worked as a field representative at Nielsen Media Research, based in Dunedin, Fla.  Henry holds a Bachelor of Science degree in economics with a concentration in marketing from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.  He is based at Discovery's world headquarters in Silver Spring, Md.

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