Charlie Parsons is Senior Vice President of Global Development for the National Geographic Channel, responsible for developing new projects, discovering new talent, and serving as the network’s main point of contact for the global production community and agents around the world. His focus is on strategically engaging with the world’s top unscripted creatives to commission premium specials, series and franchises across all genres that elevate the brand, attract a broad audience and garner major awards consideration. He is responsible for developing content for the global linear network, as well as National Geographic’s title on Disney+. He leads a talented development team with offices in London, New York, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles.