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Discovery nabs NRK alum for digital

Discovery Networks in the Nordics has appointed a former executive from Norwegian pubcaster NRK to work across its digital output.

Sindre Østgård

Sindre Østgård

Sindre Østgård becomes VP of digital product and business development at Discovery Networks and is responsible for new business in both Norway and Sweden.

Østgård, who will also work closely with Discovery internationally, was previously CEO at Tinius Trust Foundation, the major shareholder in Norwegian Schibsted Media Group.

Harald Stromme, head of head of Discovery Networks in Norway and Sweden, said Østgård would help the company expand its digital operations in the region.

Østgård worked at NRK from 2009 to 2014 and was responsible for developing digital TV and radio services for the Norwegian broadcaster.

Discovery operates numerous channels in the region including TV Norge, FEM, MAX, VOX, Eurosport Norway, TLC and Discovery Channel in Norway, as well as streaming services Dplay and Eurosport Player.

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