MUMBAI: Discovery Networks Asia has appointed Patch Khan as VP, Network Operations based out of its regional headquarters in Singapore. An industry veteran with over 18 years of experience, Khan brings a wealth of international experience in broadcast facility and traffic management.

In this role he will manage all aspects of programme log production, commercial operations, and the language customization/tape tracking departments. He will report to Discovery Asia senior VP operations, Deborah Kent.

Khan has held senior management positions launching over 30 channels for Chrysalis TV (MTV Europe, London), TNT & Cartoon Network (London, Hong Kong, South-East Asia and Australia), Sony Pictures Entertainment (Singapore, Taiwan, India and the United Kingdom) and Showtime, a pay TV platform for the Middle East.

He has been involved in all aspects of starting up and running network operations. Khan has also consulted for blue-chip media companies including Paramount Comedy Channel, Flextech TV, BskyB, Nickelodeon UK, Fox Sports, and MGM International in traffic, log management systems and network operations.

Khan joins Discovery from the Australian Caption Centre in Sydney where he served as Director of Technical Services.