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David Kline

EVP & CIO, Technology & Media Services
Discovery Communications

David Kline

David Kline provides leadership, strategic management and technical guidance for Discovery’s information technology (IT) infrastructure, software applications and facility services worldwide. His focus is on next-generation systems conversions and integrations in support of driving Discovery’s overall brand-building and growth strategies.

Kline implemented a major strategic review of the company’s IT infrastructure, development and operations designed to better align functions and resources with business needs. This process resulted in the streamlining and globalization of Discovery’s IT operations, and introduced new strategic sourcing best practices and an IT infrastructure library to support effective IT management.

In 2009, Kline was named Executive of the Year and Commercial Sector CIO of the Year by the Tech Council of Maryland.

Prior to joining Discovery, Kline was the senior vice president and CIO of information technology and facilities for Rainbow Media, a subsidiary of Cablevision Systems Corp. He is a board advisor for Harris Corporation and the Hofstra IT Executive Board, and an active member of the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA).

Kline earned a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in management and marketing from Long Island University at C.W. Post.


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