In a move designed to better align the division’s leadership, Fox Networks (Fn) Distribution President Mike Hopkins today announced a restructuring of the group’s operations. Executive Vice President Michael Biard will be assuming additional responsibilities, with Senior Vice President of Advanced Services Julie Simon now reporting to him. Additionally, cable industry distribution veteran Steve Carcano is joining Fn as Senior Vice President, National Accounts reporting to Mr. Biard, and Kris Nielsen-Refs will become Fn’s new Vice President, Digital Distribution, reporting to Ms. Simon. Mr. Biard currently oversees distribution of Fn’s 43 domestic programming services by all of the major cable, satellite, and telco operators. He directs the business strategy and negotiations with the major distributors and works closely with all the Fox networks on wide-ranging, multi-platform distribution activities. In his new role he will have direct supervisory responsibility for distribution of the Fox services on all linear and non-linear platforms.
- 9/26/2011
- by DAVID LIEBERMAN, Executive Editor
- Deadline TV
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