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Fox, Nat Geo shuffle international pack

 Satellite TV News    6/14/2013  Print
Fox, Nat Geo shuffle international pack
Ward Platt has been named chief operating officer of Fox International Channels (FIC) and CEO of National Geographic Channels International (NGCI).

Previously FIC’s Asia Pacific and Middle East president, Platt ran 18 offices in the region and was in charge of 129 Fox-branded and operated channels.

He will work across the company’s global growth plans, relocating from Hong Kong to Los Angeles and continuing to report into FIC president and CEO Hernan Lopez.

As CEO for NGCI – a joint venture from National Geographic Ventures and Fox Entertainment Group – Platt will oversee all areas of business, including programming and syndication for Nat Geo channels outside of the US.

FIC Asia chief operating officer Zubin Gandevia will take on Platt’s remit, having been promoted to president.

Gandevia, who will report into Platt, was previously in charge of developing business for Asia Pacific and the Middle East and oversaw FIC’s growth in China, Taiwan and India.

“I’ve had the privilege of working with Ward for 13 years and his leadership has been integral to the success in this region,” said Gandevia. “I look forward to continuing Ward’s success and taking our business in this part of the world to the next level.”