Discovery Communications named Patrick Gates president and general manager of Discovery Commerce, the company’s video, licensing and direct-to-consumer sales division.
Gates had been interim president and GM.
"Patrick has provided steady leadership to the commerce business during a critical time" said Mark Hollinger, president of global business and operations for Discovery Communications. "His experience and business acumen have already delivered for Discovery in his role as [executive vice president] and interim president, and I look forward to working with him at the helm to develop new ways to drive growth and profitability."
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Gates will report to Hollinger in his (now official) role as president and GM.
