BREAKING. Discovery Networks International starting an international production division headed by Luis Silberwasser.

Discovery Networks International has started an international production division that's headed by Luis Silberwasser as its executive vice president and chief content officer and which will develop and produce original programming for Discovery International TV channels worldwide.

Luis Silberwasser was the international head of content for Discovery Networks International.

In South Africa Discovery Networks International operates the Discovery (DStv 121), Discovery World (DStv 250), Animal Planet (DStv 264) and Discovery HD Showcase (DStv 172) channels on MultiChoice's DStv as well as Investigation Discovery (TopTV 303), Discovery Travel & Living (TopTV 453) and Discovery Science (TopTV 302) on On Digital Media's (ODM) TopTV pay operator.

''In his new role Luis Silberwasser will drive innovation further by strengthening our global portfolio of networks and increasing our global programming,'' says Mark Hollinger, president and CEO of Discovery Networks International to whom Luis Silberwasser will report. ''This new international production and development team will provide an enhanced foundation to fortify our brands and increase audience share by developing original international content, great storytelling and compelling characters,'' says Mark Hollinger.