Navarrete – Executive Director Of Affiliate sales @ Discovery Networks LatAM.

Discovery Networks, Latin America/Iberia, the Miami-based arm of Discovery Communications, Inc. has promoted Allan Navarrete to the position of Executive Director of Affiliate Sales and Relations. Vera Buzanello, Vice President, Affiliate Sales & Relations, made the announcement.

As executive director of affiliate sales and relations, Navarrete will be responsible for developing and implementing sales strategies to support the growth of Discovery’s networks and program sales distribution throughout Latin America, excluding Brazil. In his new role, Navarrete will lead the affiliate sales group in maintaining and strengthening partnerships with the programming and marketing departments of DTH (direct-to-home) clients and the MSOs’ (Multichannel System Operator) in order to increase their promotion of Discovery’s six brands.

Previously, he served as regional director, affiliate sales & relations for Discovery Networks Latin America/Iberia, where he was responsible for increasing penetration and maintaining client relationships in Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, and the Caribbean. Navarrete, who joined Discovery in 1995, has also been closely associated with the educational initiatives spearheaded by Discovery Networks, including the regional launch of Discovery en la Escuela.