Function[x] Adds Four Execs to Management Team

NEW YORK: Robert Sillerman’s Function[x] has hired four new executives, including the appointment of a CMO and CTO.

Chris Stephenson joins as chief marketing officer. Prior to joining Function[x], Stephenson was CMO at Interscope Records, and previously held posts as general manager of global marketing at Microsoft Entertainment and senior VP of marketing for MTV and VH1.

Geir Magnusson is the new chief technology officer. He has held engineering positions at Gilt Groupe as chief architect and VP of platform engineering.

Greg Consiglio was hired as head of business development for Function[x], while previously he was executive VP at Ticketmaster Entertainment.

Mike Sommers is the new head of product. He joins Function[x] from his former post of executive VP for KickApps.

Sillerman, executive chairman, said: “I am thrilled that Function(x) has been able to attract the quality and depth of talent in key positions across the management team. As we develop our first of several planned initiatives, the addition of these impressive individuals and their notable experience will make our introduction to market seamless.”

Janet Scardino, the CEO of Function(x), added: “We are building a world-class team that has an incredible track record. Our vision is to build transformational businesses by fusing the best of Silicon Valley, Madison Avenue and Hollywood.”