Fox Entertainment Global said it hired David Smyth as executive VP, sales.
Smyth previously served as a consultant to Fox Entertainment Studios. In his new job, he will be responsible for overseeing global sales and domestic off-platform sales for programming produced by Fox Entertainment’s studios.
He will be based in London and report to Tony Vassiliadis, chief operating officer of Fox Entertainment Global. He will continue to work with Michael Thorn, Fox Entertainment’s president of scripted programming, identifying and cultivating international coproduction partnerships. He will also collaborate with Allison Wallach, the company’s president of unscripted programming, on international unscripted formats.
“As we look ahead and approach the next phase of FEG’s growth, we’re incredibly fortunate to have an executive with David’s experience and global leadership join our organization,” Vassiliadis said. “With FEG’s portfolio continuing to expand with scripted, animated and unscripted programming, along with a slate of content from Tubi, David’s firm grasp across all genres and formats, as well as a strong track record of launching streaming platforms and an innovative approach to business, uniquely aligns with FEG’s entrepreneurial and collaborative spirit.”
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Earlier in his career, Smyth was CEO of Beyond Rights and founder and CEO of YouLook TV. Before that, he was senior VP and managing director at 20th Century Fox Television Distribution. He also worked at Sky1, the BBC and ITV.
“I am so delighted to be rejoining the Fox family,” Smyth said. “This is an exciting new era for Fox, and I feel privileged to play a part in what I am sure will be a fantastic next chapter.”
