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Discovery announces reorg: John Ford leaving company

In a major organizational shuffle, Clark Bunting is named acting president and GM of Discovery Channel and Science Channel.
After weeks of speculation concerning a rumored large-scale shuffle, Discovery Communications today announced a major reorganization of its US networks, that will see brands 'targeting similar viewer demographics and content genres' grouped together.
The flagship Discovery Channel will be grouped with Science Channel, and led by acting president and GM Clark Bunting, who will be replacing John Ford. Bunting, a 24-year Discovery veteran, previously headed up Emerging Networks. He also previously served as the flagship channel's GM, where he oversaw the development of assorted Discovery staple series including Deadliest Catch and MythBusters. Debbie Myers will continue as GM of Science Channel, reporting to Bunting. Discovery's press release did not indicate Ford's future plans.

December 17, 2009

In a major organizational shuffle, Clark Bunting is named acting president and GM of Discovery Channel and Science Channel.

After weeks of speculation concerning a rumored large-scale shuffle, Discovery Communications today announced a major reorganization of its US networks, that will see brands 'targeting similar viewer demographics and content genres' grouped together.

The flagship Discovery Channel will be grouped with Science Channel, and led by acting president and GM Clark Bunting, who will be replacing John Ford. Bunting, a 24-year Discovery veteran, previously headed up Emerging Networks. He also previously served as the flagship channel's GM, where he oversaw the development of assorted Discovery staple series including Deadliest Catch and MythBusters. Debbie Myers will continue as GM of Science Channel, reporting to Bunting. Discovery's press release did not indicate Ford's future plans.

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