Scripps Networks Exec NeCastro Retiring

Scripps Networks Interactive chief financial and administrative officer and chief development officer Joseph NeCastro is retiring after 13 years at the company.

The company said its international division, headed by Jim Samples, will now report directly to CEO Ken Lowe. Samples will also be appointed to succeed NeCastro as chairman of TVN, the Polish media company Scripps Networks acquired last year.

NeCastro will continue as an advisor to Scripp Networks' International division.

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