On the other side, Fox International Channels announces the new management structure for Europe, Latin America and Asia. Jan Koeppen will become President of Fox Networks Group Europe; Carlos Martinez is being placed as President of Fox Networks Group Latin America; and Zubin Gandevia will become President of Fox Networks Group Asia.
“The last 18 years at Fox have been amazing. At Fox, I’ve been fortunate to sit alongside some of the best and most talented people in all of media”, commented Lopez.
Jan, Carlos and Zubin will oversee Fox Network Group in their regions, reporting to Peter Rice and Randy Freer.
As commented in a media report, Rice said, “I’d like to thank Hernan for his exceptional leadership in developing our global television strategy and for his outstanding contribution to the expansion of our entertainment, sports and lifestyles programming in so many markets around the world.I have tremendous confidence in our new international organizational structure and look forward to continued success under the leadership of Jan, Carlos and Zubin.”
FIC’s global production business which is based in Los Angeles will continue to fulfil its current responsibilities and will now be housed inside FX Productions. FIC’s marketing division based in the U.S. will also continue with its current responsibilities and now be housed inside FX Networks. Entertainment syndication will be absorbed into 20th Century Fox Television syndication group, and global sports acquisitions will be absorbed into Fox Sports Media Group.
