Randy Freer Becomes President & COO of Fox Networks Group

LOS ANGELES: Randy Freer has been elevated to president and chief operating officer of Fox Networks Group, reporting to chairman and CEO Peter Rice.

Freer was previously the co-president and COO of FOX Sports Media Group. He will now be overseeing revenue, distribution and operations. Eric Shanks, who ran FOX Sports Media Group along with Freer, will take on sole responsibility for the group as its president and COO. Both Freer and Shanks report to Rice.

"Randy is an outstanding executive and having played a key role in growing our powerhouse television sports business, he brings impressive skills as both an operator and builder of businesses," said Rice. "He will be a key partner for me in overseeing and driving continued growth of our global channels business which spans nearly 400 channels in 200 countries."

Freer added, "The Fox Networks Group has a portfolio of channels and hit content that is unrivaled and connects with viewers, advertisers and distributors the world over. I'm excited to be able to work with Peter and the incredible team to build on FNG's global leadership."