Marion Edwards to Step Down at Twentieth Century Fox

LOS ANGELES: Following a 24-year tenure at Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution (TCFTD), Marion Edwards will exit the role of president of international television at the end of 2016.

Gina Brogi, the executive VP of worldwide pay television and subscription video on demand, is set to take over the post in January. Edwards and Brogi have worked closely for many years and will be working together to ensure a smooth transition. 

Edwards joined Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution in 1992 as senior VP and was later elevated to executive VP before becoming president of international television in 2007. Since then, Edwards has driven the studio’s international television distribution division’s revenues to record levels.

Brogi joined TCFTD in 1999 as director of worldwide pay-TV distribution. She rose through the ranks to VP of worldwide pay television for TCFTD and to her current position in 2011.

Mark Kaner, the president of TCFTD, said: “Marion is an institution in international television. We are very sorry to see her leave but I know she will have the same enormous success going forward. She is an exceptional leader who is highly regarded and admired throughout the industry and has achieved such great things for us. I can think of few executives who are as passionate, smart and dedicated as Marion and I am extraordinarily pleased she has agreed to stay on through the end of the year to lead a smooth transition. Gina is ideally suited to step into this important role and I am impressed by her leadership abilities. I look forward to continuing to work closely together with Gina during this dynamic time in our industry.”

Edwards stated: “It has been a very difficult decision to leave Fox but I am excited to see what new adventures lie ahead for me. Mark, Gina and I have worked together to make sure that our group is fully prepared and ready to face the challenges of the demanding future that lies ahead and now, having achieved that goal, it is the perfect time for me to step away and for Mark and Gina to lead the group forward to what I am sure will be an extraordinary future. Gina has proven herself to be up to every challenge and Mark continues to be one of the most inspiring leaders in our business. The future looks very bright for Fox!”

Brogi commented: “I feel so much admiration and respect for Marion. She paved the way for women in this industry at a time when it was not an easy thing to do. She has become a significant mentor to me and I will wholeheartedly miss her collaboration and friendship at the office every day. I look forward to working with Mark to continue to move our organization forward.”