JB Perrette
Chief Digital Officer
Perrette leads the company's digital strategy, including Discovery's U.S. websites (including Discovery.com, TLC.com, and HowStuffWorks.com), Interactive Technology, Digital Operations and Programming group, and will lead digital distribution efforts with non-traditional affiliates (ex: Apple, Netflix, Amazon, etc). He will also be responsible for Discovery Commerce, including Licensing and Home Entertainment as well as Footage and Music Services.
In his most recent post at NBCUniversal, Perrette oversaw North American distribution of television and film content across digital platforms. He coordinated NBCU's overall content distribution strategy, and was responsible for NBC's broadcast network distribution. He also helped launch new digital channels Sleuth, Chiller and Universal HD and played a leadership role in developing the industry-leading digital venture, Hulu.
Perrette's industry and civic commitments have included board positions with A&E Television Networks, Hulu, the Peacock Equity Fund and Citizen Schools New York, a non-profit devoted to expanding the learning day for middle-school students in low-income communities.