Science Channel Names Marc Etkind General Manager

Exec will report to Discovery, Animal Planet and Science Channel group president Rich Ross

Marc Etkind has been named general manager of Science Channel, the network announced Monday.

Based in New York, Etkind will report to Rich Ross, group president of Discovery, Animal Planet and Science Channel, and will oversee all aspects of programming, production, development, marketing, brand strategy and day-to-day operations for the network.

“Marc has a strong record of programming successes and a fascinating background in science,” said Ross in a statement. “He has an instinct for what audiences want to watch and is well positioned to lead Science Channel.”

Jane Latman will replace Etkind in the position of General Manager for Destination America, in addition to her duties as senior vice president of development for Investigation Discovery, continuing to report to Henry Schleiff, Group President of Investigation Discovery, American Heroes Channel and Destination America.

Etkind most recently served as the general manager of Destination America, the network he helped launch in 2011. As general manager, he was responsible for the development and production of network content, including “BBQ Pitmasters,” “Railroad Alaska” and the “Buying” franchise.

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