National Geographic’s Owens sets sights on West Coast

In his first major interview as president of National Geographic Channels U.S., Howard T. Owens (pictured) discusses making the move from production exec to network president, and the plans afoot for Nat Geo, which will include "a big expansion into the West Coast."

January 19, 2012

In his first major interview as president of National Geographic Channels U.S., Howard T. Owens (pictured) discusses making the move from production exec to network president, and the plans afoot for Nat Geo, which will include "a big expansion into the West Coast."

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David Lyle, Howard T. Owens, Nat Geo, National Geographic, National Geographic Channel, The Biggest Loser

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David Lyle, Howard T. Owens, Nat Geo, National Geographic, National Geographic Channel, The Biggest Loser

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