Discovery Communications
Larry Laque, executive vice president of Administrative and Technical Facilities at Discovery Communications points out the energy saving lighting in the community center. The company's headquarters was awarded a Platinum LEED rating, the highest energy-efficiency rating that a building can be awarded under the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED standards. (Photo: Nikki Kahn / The Washington Post)
About Discovery Communications
1 Discovery Pl., Silver Spring, Md. 20910
discoverycommunications.com
| 240-662-2000
| Founded: 1985
Industry: Media | Category: Top Private Companies
The Discovery Channel reaches more than 170 countries and claims a global audience of 1.5 billion for its popular cable shows, which include "Planet Earth," "Deadliest Catch" and "Man vs. Wild." Change roiled the company in 2007 under first-year chief executive David Zaslav, who shuttered all 103 Discovery stores, laid off 1,000 employees, made two acquisitions and launched a partnership with Oprah Winfrey. The privately held company is gearing up to go public this year.
Founder and Chairman: John S. Hendricks
2007 Financial Data
Total employees: 3,600 | Local employees: 2,100Did You Know
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH: Discovery founder John Hendricks built a resort called Gateway Canyons in western Colorado.
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