Tom Cosgrove

President and Ceo, Discovery Channel

Tom Cosgrove is chief operating officer and executive vice president for Discovery Channel, reporting to President and General Manager John Ford. Cosgrove manages the day-to-day operations, including planning and executing overall business strategy, programming and development.

Cosgrove previously served as senior vice president and general manager of The Science Channel, where he managed the overall network plan, including programming, business and brand-enhancing strategies.

Prior to joining Discovery Networks, Cosgrove served as general manager for TV Guide Channel, where he led direct oversight of programming, production, marketing, business affairs, brand strategy, research and operations. He was responsible for year-over-year ratings growth for the first time in TV Guide Channel history.

Cosgrove also has held senior management positions at ABC Family, Fox Family, Fox Kids and Fox Broadcasting, in addition to running his own consultancy.