Fox Corporation has a new Chief Executive Officer for its entertainment division.
And, he takes the post 30 days after ex-Fox Entertainment CEO Charlie Collier was named Roku Media’s President.
The president of alternative entertainment and specials at Fox Corp., Robert Wade, is getting the bump up at the company.
Wade is known for developing such prime-time reality shows as “The Masked Singer.”
Fox Corporation Chairman/CEO Lachlan Murdoch commented, “Since the formation of Fox Entertainment, Rob has been an integral part of the leadership team responsible for delivering on its long-term strategy of creating an independent media company built on broadcast, developing an owned content portfolio and maintaining a disciplined in-house infrastructure. Given Rob’s sharp creative instincts and proven operational acumen, he is well-suited to lead Fox Entertainment in what promises to be an exciting next chapter in its rich history.”
Wade will continue to oversee Fox Alternative Entertainment and such divisions as TMZ, Fox Entertainment Global, MarVista Entertainment and Bento Box Entertainment.
“I am honored to be entrusted with leading Fox Entertainment into the future with an exceptionally talented team, whom I know very well, as we build and expand on Fox’s legacy of storytelling excellence, entrepreneurial energy and innovation,” Wade said. “It’s a transformative time across the global entertainment landscape, presenting limitless opportunity and, above all, creativity, making the outlook ahead bright and exhilarating.”
