New EVP & MD for FOX Sports Asia

SINGAPORE: FOX Networks Group Asia has named Italo Zanzi as executive VP and managing director for its Sports network.

Zanzi joins FOX from Italian Serie A football club A.S. Roma, where he was CEO for three and a half years. Based in Singapore, Zanzi reports to Simeon Dawes, the executive VP and managing director for Hong Kong, Southeast Asia and the Middle East at FOX Networks Group, and is responsible for all aspects of the FOX Sports Network, including production, acquisitions and marketing across the region.

“I am very excited to take on this truly special role and challenge,” Zanzi commented. “With the power of FOX Sports—and its commitment to innovation across all media—the potential for growth is tremendous. Most importantly, I am confident FOX Sports will be a valued home for fans across this dynamic region by delivering a unique and compelling experience.”

Dawes added, “Italo is the kind of dynamic individual that we need to lead the FOX Sports business. With the knowledge and experience that he brings to the company, I am confident that he, together with the core team at FOX Sports, will be able to drive growth and innovation.”