FOX International Channels Confirms Jeff Ford for U.K. MD Post

LONDON: FOX International Channels (FIC) has confirmed that Jeff Ford, whose departure from TV3 was announced yesterday, is taking on the role of managing director of FIC UK this April.

Ford will be responsible for the growth and development of the U.K. channel business, which encompasses pay-TV brands FOX, National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD and Baby TV. He will develop and implement overall strategies for the market, providing leadership, direction and ensuring ambitious objectives are identified and met. Based in FIC’s London office, Ford will report to Diego Londono, the executive VP of Western and Northern Europe and COO for Europe and Africa.

Londono commented: "We are delighted to welcome Jeff Ford to FIC. Jeff’s knowledge of, and experience in, the U.K. TV market is exceptional and we look forward to working with him as our U.K. business continues to develop."

Ford added: "I am thrilled to be joining FIC. FOX has always been first in providing the best content to consumers and I am delighted to be given the opportunity to continue driving that strategy. Over the past 20 years, I have acquired some of the best series to come out of the U.S. and am looking forward to delivering more quality shows to FOX.”