FIC Sets Up New Sports Division

LOS ANGELES: FOX International Channels (FIC) and FOX Sports Media Group have aligned for the new sports division FIC Sports, to be led by Peter Hutton out of London.

FIC Sports will handle the syndication of FOX Sports content worldwide. Hutton, a veteran TV executive and producer, will lead the division as senior VP. He reports to Hernan Lopez, the president and CEO of FIC. Hutton will be supported by sales executive Zoe Duffelen.

“As FIC enters the sports syndication business, we are thrilled that an executive of Peter’s caliber has joined the company,” said Lopez. “Combining his extensive experience in dealing with international sports television rights and the creative eye of a television producer, Peter is uniquely qualified to lead this new endeavor.”