New Finance, Strategy VP for FtvS

LOS ANGELES, August 27: Steve
Shikiya has been named executive VP of finance and strategy at Fox Television
Studios (FtvS), where he will be responsible for financial operations as well
as the studio’s corporate business development and digital strategies.

Shikiya comes to Fox TV
Studios from Fox Filmed Entertainment (FFE), where he was senior VP of strategy
and business development. In this role, he initiated and oversaw the global
strategic planning and business development activities for FFE. Prior to
joining FFE, Shikiya was senior VP of marketing and distribution for MGM
Studios.

“Steve brings to FtvS a
stellar background in finance, operations and business development,” said
studio president Emiliano Calemzuk. “His experience and training, as well as an
entrepreneurial approach to our business, make him a perfect fit for the studio
as we aggressively expand on all production and corporate development fronts.
We are delighted to have him on board.”

—By Jackie Stewart