Dirk Hoogstra is history at History. The evp and gm of History and H2, who has been overseeing the networks since June 2013, is out, effective immediately.
His replacement is FYI and LMN president Jana Bennett, who has been named president and gm of History, A+E Networks announced today. Bennett, who joined the company in 2013, will now oversee all strategic planning, programming and marketing for History and H2.
"Jana has one of the strongest track records building and shaping global brands—first at the BBC and now here at A+E Networks," said Nancy Dubuc, president and CEO, A+E Networks, in a statement.
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