Navarrete – VP US Hispanic Network Distribution @ Discovery Networks.

Allan Navarrete has been promoted to vice president of U.S. Hispanic networks distribution, affiliate sales and marketing for Discovery Networks, U.S. Navarrete joins Discovery’s domestic networks group from Discovery Networks Latin America/Iberia, where he most recently served as executive director of affiliate sales and relations. Lori McFarling, senior vice president, affiliate sales and marketing, Discovery Networks, U.S., to whom Navarrete reports, made the announcement.

In his new role as vice president of U.S. Hispanic networks distribution, Navarrete oversees all strategy and distribution efforts for Discovery’s portfolio of domestic Spanish-language offerings, including Discovery en Español, Discovery Kids en Español and Discovery Travel & Living (Viajar y Vivir), as well as Discovery’s Hispanic VOD product. Navarrete is also charged with designing and overseeing execution of national field sales agenda, developing strategies to optimize sales positioning for each channel and proactively identifying tactics to further distribution objectives.

“Allan’s successful 10 year track record of aggressively growing distribution of Discovery’s Spanish-language networks in the international marketplace makes him the perfect candidate to lead the sales effort for Discovery’s portfolio of new U.S. Spanish language products,” said Lori McFarling, senior vice president, affiliate sales and marketing, Discovery Networks, U.S. “He brings the depth of brand knowledge and robust sales experience to this role that position him to significantly impact the growth for Discovery’s U.S. Hispanic networks.”

Prior to his promotion, Navarrete spent 10 years driving distribution for Discovery’s international networks in Latin America/Iberia. He quickly moved through the ranks within the international sales division, most recently serving as executive director, overseeing distribution for nine Discovery networks throughout Latin America and Iberia. Navarrete supervised a team of regional sales directors in Argentina, Mexico, Central America, Andean countries and the Caribbean, and was directly involved in contract negotiations with major clients.

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