LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Fox
Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) today announced the appointment of
Yoel Flohr as Executive Vice
President of Technology & Digital. Flohr, who will report to
Fox Corporation Chief Technology Officer and President of Digital
Paul Cheesbrough, will lead the
digital product portfolio for FOX Entertainment.
In this role Flohr will oversee existing digital products and
relationships, including FOX Now, and will work closely with the
FOX Entertainment team to develop and grow new digital businesses,
partnerships and revenues.
Cheesbrough commented: "Yoel is the ideal leader to propel FOX
Entertainment's multi-platform and product management initiatives
and partnerships. I am delighted to welcome him to the team and
look forward to working together to build and grow our digital
capabilities and revenue streams."
Flohr previously served as Executive Vice President of Digital
and Franchise Development for AMC Networks and Studios, where he
oversaw its digital business. At AMC, Flohr promoted the
development of global franchises like The Walking Dead,
Fear the Walking Dead and The Terror and ran the TV
Everywhere business for all of AMC's brands.
Before joining AMC in 2016, Flohr co-founded Thirty Labs Inc., a
start-up studio focused on the emerging digital video space, and
earlier founded Ventuation, a strategic consulting and digital
incubation firm. Prior to this, Flohr was the Vice President
of Digital at Shine Group.
Flohr earned his bachelor's degree from the European Business School and his master's degree in
management from the London School of Economics
and Political Science.
About Fox Corporation
Fox Corporation produces and distributes compelling news, sports
and entertainment content through its iconic domestic brands
including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment 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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