Tim Jones Becomes General Manager of FOX Networks Group Australia

Tim Jones, who has served as VP of Travel NGP at Nat Geo Partners, has been tapped to succeed Jacqui Feeney as the new general manager of FOX Networks Group Australia, effective in July.

Jones has been with National Geographic Partners since July 2017. He continues in his current role in travel, and in addition, will become general manager for Australia and VP of Travel NGP for the Asia Pacific and the Middle East, overseeing the business in Australia.

Rohit D’Silva, managing director of South East Asia, Hong Kong and Australia at FOX Networks Group Asia, said: “Jacqui has been a great champion of both the FOX and National Geographic brands and we are very grateful for her leadership over the last five years. With the recent industry changes, Tim is the ideal candidate to build on Jacqui’s momentum. Tim understands both the Australian market and the National Geographic business; he has a breadth of experience and a strategic mindset, making him the perfect leader at this exciting time of transformation.”

Jones commented: “I’m looking forward to building on the enormous momentum that’s already been generated by Jacqui and the Australia team and to continue to leverage National Geographic’s full portfolio.”

Feeney said: “I am proud of what we’ve achieved as a terrific team, including our local commissions, digital focus, the global first launch of the Nat Geo App, and the business and brands we have developed and nurtured in that time. I am committed to overseeing the business transition before heading off in a new direction and it’s the right time to hand FOX Networks Group Australia into Tim’s capable hands.”