\n\tLOS ANGELES: Fox Networks Group has promoted Michael Biard to president of distribution, replacing Mike Hopkins, who was recently named CEO of Hulu.<\/p>\n
\n\tBiard had been serving as executive VP of distribution at the company. In his new role, Biard will be overseeing the distribution strategy and sales and marketing for Fox's 45 national and regional domestic networks. He will also oversee network distribution at Fox Broadcasting.<\/p>\n
\n\t“In an ever-evolving media environment, Mike possesses a rare combination of executive skills,” said Peter Rice, the chairman and CEO of the Fox Networks Group. “He’s a gifted negotiator who is also able to analyze and solve complex issues in order to create significant value for Fox and our MVPD and broadcast affiliate partners. Over the past several years he has provided thoughtful direction as the leader of our national accounts and digital distribution teams, and has made vast contributions to the success of our networks business. We are delighted he will be leading our distribution efforts.”<\/p>\n
\n\tBiard commented: “I’m excited for the opportunity. I look forward to leading the extraordinary team we’ve built here at Fox Networks, especially during such a dynamic and challenging period in our industry.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
LOS ANGELES: Fox Networks Group has promoted Michael Biard to president of distribution, replacing Mike Hopkins, who was recently named CEO of Hulu. Biard had been serving as executive VP of distribution at the company. In his new role, Biard will be overseeing the distribution strategy and sales and marketing for Fox's 45 national and …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[69],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5278","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","","category-top-stories"],"yoast_head":"\n