LOS ANGELES, June 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Fox
Corporation (NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX) (the "Company") today announced the
appointment of Claudia Teran as
Executive Vice President and Corporate General Counsel.
Teran, who will report to Fox Corporation Chief Legal and Policy
Officer Viet D. Dinh in her new
role, will also continue to serve as FOX Sports General
Counsel.
Teran will now also supervise business and legal
affairs for the Company's entertainment assets, as well
as corporate legal areas such as acquisitions, content
distribution, digital, privacy, advertising, and music
rights.
Dinh commented: "Claudia is a whip-smart attorney and proven
leader. Her success overseeing business and legal affairs for
multiple divisions of the company and proven leadership as FOX
Sports General Counsel provide a solid foundation as she
significantly expands her role and responsibilities."
Added Teran: "I am delighted to assume this new position at such
a pivotal time for the company. It is a privilege to lead such a
talented and dedicated business and legal affairs team as we build
and grow this exciting new iteration of FOX."
During her tenure at FOX, Teran has navigated complex legal and
regulatory matters, including those arising in international
markets with diverse political challenges. She has played a
strategic role in key rights acquisitions for FOX Sports around the
globe, including those of the NFL, MLB and WWE. Additionally,
Teran was instrumental in FOX's acquisition of broadcast rights to
the portfolio of FIFA events, including the FIFA World
Cup and FIFA Women's World Cup through 2026.
Teran earned her bachelor's degree from the University of California at Berkeley, and a law
degree from New York University School
of Law. She was selected as a member of Multichannel News and
Broadcasting and Cable Magazine's 2015 class of "Wonder Women,"
which honors a select group of accomplished and influential women
within the television industry. Teran was also selected to be
a recipient of the 2016 WISE (Women in Sports and Events) Los
Angeles Women of Inspiration Award. She also serves on the Board of
Governors of the OTIS College of Art and
Design. Teran was a corporate transactional attorney prior
to joining FOX.
About Fox Corporation
Fox Corporation produces and distributes compelling news, sports
and entertainment content through its iconic domestic brands
including: FOX News, FOX Sports, the FOX Network, and the FOX
Television Stations. These brands hold cultural significance with
consumers and commercial importance for distributors and
advertisers. The breadth and depth of our footprint allows us to
deliver content that engages and informs audiences, develops deeper
consumer relationships and creates more compelling product
offerings. FOX maintains an impressive track record of news,
sports, and entertainment industry success that will shape our
strategy to capitalize on current strengths and invest in new
initiatives. For more information about Fox Corporation, please
visit www.FoxCorporation.com.
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