About

Marcello Dolores joined Discovery Networks in 2012, and assumed the position of vice president of the mass media and entertainment company in 2014. Currently responsible for the entire legal and regulatory department in Southern Europe, Dolores oversees matters in four major countries; Italy, Spain, Portugal and France. With particular reference to the Italian region, Dolores describes the department as ‘innovative and advanced’, perhaps best evidenced by it helping the company with commercial achievements such as three big acquisitions and mergers in three years while also supporting the growth of ad sales, always ‘in a safe and legally compliant environment’. A confidant for those in the upper-levels of the business, Dolores works very closely with senior management in guiding the strategic direction of the company. Dolores explains that being the legal person in both local and regional management teams, the opportunity arises for contribution via ‘a full sharing of views and analysis of business projects’. Prior to joining Discovery Networks, Dolores started his in-house career as counsel for Fox International Channels in 2003, following the international development of the business at European level. During his time there he experienced different roles in different EU countries and a one year secondment in News Corporation headquarters, described by Dolores as a ‘useful and fruitful’ experience.