Vikram Channa Vikram Channa, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, Singapore

As Vice President, Production and Development, Vikram Channa responsible for editorially approving all regional and local commissions and co-productions that are broadcast across all networks in Asia-Pacific. Channa first joined Discovery in 1995. He has taken on various roles within the company from on-air promotions to programming and production. Based in Singapore, he works closely with Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific’s (DNAP) senior management and country heads to provide editorial direction. Together with his team, he has executive produced over 500 documentaries, several of which garnered accolades at events such as the Asia Television Awards, New York Festival, Omni Intermedia, and the Academy Awards. Channa began his working career in India as an independent producer of short films. He has a Masters in both History and Film and Television Production from New Delhi, India, and also holds an MBA from the Booth School of Business, University of Chicago, USA.