SEAN BOYLE JOINS DISCOVERY CHANNEL AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT
October 24, 2018
– Discovery Channel announced today that veteran television executive Sean Boyle has been named Senior Vice President of Development. In this role, Boyle will help guide the network’s strategic planning, content direction and execute programming strategies through the development process. Boyle will be based in Los Angeles and report to Nancy Daniels, Chief Brand Officer, Discovery & Factual.
“Sean knows what it takes to create successful and truly buzz-worthy programming,” Daniels said. "His experience in growing and broadening an audience, along with his knowledge of Discovery, make him the perfect choice as Discovery continues to build an even greater slate of programs for on-air and multiplatform.”
Boyle previously served as Vice President of Development and Production at History from 2015-2018. During his time at History, Boyle oversaw a wide range of unscripted series and specials. He also created the annual stunt Car Week, which included the highly-successful “Evel Live.”
Prior to joining History, Boyle served as Vice President of Development for Discovery where he was responsible for greenlighting network flagship franchises “Fast N’ Loud” and “Street Outlaws.” Previously, Boyle was Executive Producer and Senior Director of Production and Development at VH1.
About Discovery Channel
Discovery Channel is dedicated to creating the highest quality non-fiction content that informs and entertains its consumers about the world in all its wonder, diversity and amazement. The network, which is distributed to 100.8 million U.S. homes, can be seen in 224 countries and territories, offering a signature mix of compelling, high-end production values and vivid cinematography across genres including, science and technology, exploration, adventure, history and in-depth, behind-the-scenes glimpses at the people, places and organizations that shape and share our world. For more information, please visit www.discovery.com.
About Discovery Communications
Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the leader in global entertainment reaching 3 billion cumulative viewers in more than 220 countries and territories. Discovery satisfies curiosity, entertains and inspires viewers with high-quality content through global brands, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Animal Planet, Science and Turbo/Velocity, as well as U.S. joint venture network OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, and through the Discovery Digital Networks portfolio, including Seeker and SourceFed. Discovery owns Eurosport, the leading pan-regional sports entertainment destination across Europe and Asia-Pacific. Discovery also is a leading provider of educational products and services to schools, including an award-winning series of K-12 digital textbooks, through Discovery Education. For more information, please visit www.discoverycommunications.com.