Foxtel Announces Television Appointments

Foxtel Executive Director of Television, Brian Walsh, today announced some key television appointments at Foxtel Networks Australia.

Brendon Moo has been appointed to the role of General Manager, General Entertainment Channels, and will oversee the management of FOX8, Arena, FOX Classics, The Comedy Channel and 111 HITS.

Walsh said: Brendon joined the company in 2003 to launch Foxtel Digital. His extensive experience across publicity, marketing, programming and production sets him in great stead for his new role, at the helm of some of the platform's most important brands.

General Manager of Foxtel's Music Channels, Shaun James will now also oversee the Foxtel Networks Digital team.

In addition to running the hugely successful music brands Channel [V], [V] Hits, CMC and MAX Shaun will also manage the digital area of our ever expanding business. The digital space for Foxtel Networks has enormous promotional and commercial potential, and Shaun will be a great asset in this area.

Graham Burrells has been appointed to the role of Creative Director, Movies and Drama.

Graham is one of the most outstanding creative directors in the business and a long term Foxtel executive. I am delighted he has agreed to take on this wide and varied role across our recently launched Foxtel Movies and Premium Drama channels, Walsh said.

Paul Macionis has been appointed to the role of Senior Production and Business Affairs Manager, and will report to Head of Production, Duane Hatherly.

Paul will now be responsible for both business affairs and financial management across the production group, including productions from general entertainment, lifestyle and factual, Walsh said.

Ross Crowley, Director of Programming and Channels, will now oversee Main Event and On Demand TV.

Foxtel Networks Australia produces the following channels:

111 HITS, Arena, A&E, Bio, Channel [V], Country Music Channel, The Comedy Channel, Crime & Investigation Network, FOX8, FOX Classics, Foxtel Movies, FOXTEL On Demand, The History Channel, MAIN EVENT, MAX, showcase, SoHo, The LifeStyle Channel, LifeStyle FOOD, LifeStyle HOME, LifeStyle YOU and [V] HITS.

Foxtel Networks Australia leadership team:

Brian Walsh Executive Director of Television

Ross Crowley Director of Programming and Channels

Duane Hatherly General Manager, LifeStyle Channels and Head of Production

Shaun James General Manager, Music Channels and Head of Digital, Foxtel Networks

Brendon Moo General Manager, General Entertainment Channels

Jim Buchan General Manager, Factual Channels

Jamie Campbell General Manager, Publicity and Talent

Andrew Mulready Head of Advertising and Strategic Integration

Fleur Fahey General Manager, Acquisitions Travis Conneeley Creative Director, Foxtel

Rhonda Dawson General Manager, Magazine and Platform Communications

Graham Burrells Creative Director, Movies and Drama

Uriah Blair Brand Strategy and Creative Manager, Foxtel Networks

Hannah Barnes Head of Programming and Commissions, LifeStyle Channels

Fraser Stark Channel Operations Manager, General Entertainment Channels

Paul Myers Channel Operations Manager, Factual Channels

Geoff Rupp Head of On Demand TV and Emerging Platforms

Angus Pitt Commercial Director, Main Event

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