Citing international expansion as a key strategy in creating new growth for the company, Scripps Networks has named industry veteran Greg Moyer to the newly created position of president, Scripps Networks International, effective January 5, 2009. Moyer will guide the global business opportunities for Scripps, the leader in lifestyle media.

“Greg has a lengthy and impressive track record of launching and growing successful international media businesses. We are confident that under his leadership, Scripps Networks will take advantage of tremendous, untapped promise on the international front,” said Scripps Networks President John Lansing.

Scripps Networks – which owns and operates some of the most popular lifestyle networks on television with HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network and Fine Living Network as well as country music network Great American Country – has successfully syndicated its branded programming to more than 170 countries and on every continent around the globe.