Freeform Fills Strategy & Business Development Role

BURBANK: Freeform has appointed Amit Ziv, who previously worked for EPIX, as VP of strategy and business development.

In his new post, Ziv will help evaluate and identify growth opportunities while developing new strategic business initiatives to improve the channel’s revenue, expand its brand and leverage partnerships across platforms. He will collaborate with Tom Ascheim, Freeform’s president, and will oversee the network’s annual planning processes. He will also advocate the business interests of Freeform throughout the Disney/ABC Television Group.

Previously, Ziv was the senior VP of business operations, development and strategy at EPIX. Earlier, he served as senior consultant for Ernst & Young’s strategy and operations consulting practice. He began his career as the director of business development for Madwood Media/Flutie Entertainment.

“In the rapidly changing world of television, we need thinkers who are innovative and entrepreneurial to help build our new future,” said Ascheim. “Amit has a proven track record helping build businesses, and we can’t wait for him to help us continue to build out the world of Freeform.”