National Geographic Global Networks president Courteney Monroe has signed a new contract to continue in her post as the network becomes part of The Walt Disney Co.

Monroe will continue to report to Gary Knell, chairman of National Geographic Partners.

She will continue to oversee global programming, operations and marketing for the National Geographic channels around the world and oversee NG Studios.

“We’re very excited to build on Courteney’s successful strategy, which has resulted in year-over-year growth, generated unprecedented critical acclaim and significantly raised the profile of National Geographic,” said Knell. “I have no doubt that Courteney will continue to drive growth and success for our brand around the world.”

At National Geographic Channels, Geoff Daniels was named executive VP, global unscripted entertainment, He’d been doing the job on an interim basis. Also Carolyn Bernstein becomes executive VP, global scripted content and documentary films.

Daniels and Bernstein both report to Monroe.

National Geographic Partners, a joint venture between 21st Century Fox and the National Geographic Society, has named Gary Knell president and CEO.

Knell, who has been president and CEO of the National Geographic Society since 2014, succeeds Declan Moore, who is leaving the venture.

In his new role as CEO of National Geographic Partners, effective March 1, Knell will oversee all of National Geographic’s global storytelling assets, including the television, magazine, print and digital operations, licensing and travel expeditions

The National Geographic Channel is one of the assets 21st Century Fox has agreed to sell to the Walt Disney Co.

“Declan has been a tremendous champion of National Geographic, and his steady leadership in the founding of National Geographic Partners has created a foundation for it to thrive as one of the world’s most iconic media brands for years to come,” said Peter Rice, president of 21st Century Fox. “Gary is ideally situated to build on that momentum. Nobody understands National Geographic better than Gary, and his breadth of media experience, strategic mindset and global perspective make him the perfect leader of the organization at this exciting time of transformation.”