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Discovery Prez/GM Ford Exits

Discovery president and general manager John Ford is exiting Discovery as part of a network reorganization. Now, Discovery and Science Channel will be helmed by Discovery veteran Clark Bunting, with Debbie Myers continuing as Science Channel General Manager.

Also as part of the reorg, Planet Green, Discovery Health and FitTV will now be combined under one business unit, led by Planet Green GM Laura Michalchyshyn. Former Discovery Health and GM Carole Tomko will now oversee Discovery Studios, reporting to recently appointed Discovery COO Peter Liguori. She'll also oversee "Curiosity: The Questions of Life," the company's five-year programming project.

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