Hong Kong – FOX International Channels (FIC) Asia announced on April 1 enhanced roles for two of its senior executives. Joon Lee, Executive Vice President of Content & Communications for Asia Pacific and the Middle East, who currently oversees all channels, content and marketing across the region, will now take on the additional role of Managing Director of the Hong Kong and Southeast Asia business with full P&L responsibility. This includes the countries of Hong Kong, Singapore, … [Read more...] about FIC Asia expands roles of Joon Lee and Simeon Dawes
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FIC appoints new Australia and NZ MD
Hong Kong / Sydney – FOX International Channels (FIC) Asia has announced that Jacqui Feeney will join FIC as Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand, from May 1, 2014. She succeeds Karen Simoncini, a long standing and respected executive of the network who has held senior posts with FIC and National Geographic Channels since 2000. Feeney will be based in Sydney and will work with Simoncini during a transition period before she … [Read more...] about FIC appoints new Australia and NZ MD
FIC awarded “Cable & Satellite Network of the Year” at ATA 2013
Hong Kong – Amongst a number of other awards, FOX International Channels (FIC) Asia was crowned "Cable & Satellite Network of the Year" at the Asian Television Awards. The Asian Television Awards are managed by Contineo Media, publisher of regional television, film and content trade publication Television Asia Plus. These prestigious awards, now in their 18th year, recognize the outstandingachievements of Asia’s best and brightest television professionals, content … [Read more...] about FIC awarded “Cable & Satellite Network of the Year” at ATA 2013
FIC Asia makes legal and BA appointment
Hong Kong – FOX International Channels (FIC), has named Francis Chang as its Senior Vice President Legal & Business Affairs and General Counsel for Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Francis joins the company today and serves as the chief legal advisor for Asia’s leading pay-TV network across the region. As General Counsel, Francis is the most senior legal executive in the region and is responsible for all of FIC’s business and legal affairs as well as its … [Read more...] about FIC Asia makes legal and BA appointment
FOX SPORTS expands distribution across 16 countries in Asia
FOX International Channels (FIC) Asia, News Corporation’s international multi-media business, has renamed all ESPN networks to FOX SPORTS networks across all major affiliate platforms in Asia. This follows News Corporation’s successful acquisition of ESPN's partnership interest in ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) in November last year. The renaming signals the introduction of the flagship new channel FOX SPORTS to Asia, as the new destination for sports in the region along with the … [Read more...] about FOX SPORTS expands distribution across 16 countries in Asia
TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Interview with FIC’s Mark Francis
Q: Tell us about your role in the Hong Kong office? A: National Geographic Channel (NGC) wanted to make changes to its programming and overall channel strategies. As part of that, they needed a head of production to increase local production across all our 14 territories, all with the aim of driving ratings and deepening relevance. I’m kind of an ambassador for local production on NGC across our 14 territories. We work very closely in the company because we have a lot of offices and teams. … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Interview with FIC’s Mark Francis
