Anna Geddes Named Travel Channel's Director of Programming

By: Caryn Robbins Sep. 08, 2016

Anna Geddes has joined Scripps Networks Interactive (SNI) as director of programming for Travel Channel. In her new role, Geddes will manage the development and production of series and specials for the network. She will be based in Knoxville, Tenn., reporting to Courtney White, senior vice president of programming.

A showrunner for such series as TLC's Say Yes to the Dress, Bravo's Newlyweds, The First Year and LADIES OF LONDON and Discovery's American Treasures, Geddes brings solid production experience to Travel Channel. She previously worked as an executive producer and director of programming for Discovery launching dozens of hits including Naked & Afraid, American Guns, Dirty Jobs: Down Under and Doomsday Bunkers. Her producing credits also include Miami Ink, The Rachel Zoe Project, Steven Segal: Lawman and HBO Family Emmy winning children's special Happy to Be Nappy and Other Stories of Me.

ABOUT Travel Channel For virtual and active travelers who want to go on a thrilling quest; taste other cultures; enjoy the mystery of the unexplored; get a dose of epic adventure or a splash of wacky fun; there is no better daily escape than Travel Channel. Reaching more than 89 million U.S. cable homes, Travel Channel is the world's leading travel media brand. Fans also can visit Travel Channel for more information or interact with other fans through Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn., Travel Channel is owned by Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc., which also owns and operates HGTV, DIY Network, Food Network, Cooking Channel and Great American Country.