Fox Entertainment CEO Charlie Collier is pivoting to streaming. On Thursday, Collier announced he’s exiting Fox Corp. in favor of Roku, taking on the role of president of Roku Media, effective in late October. (Adweek)
Collier will oversee advertising sales and content for Roku’s owned-and-operated channels featured on the streaming platform that hosts the fast-growing number of free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels—as well as serving as a key funnel for Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Paramount+ and other subscription streamers. (Variety)
During his time with the Fox linear network, which came largely after the sale of most of 21st Century Fox to the Walt Disney Company, he was responsible for launching Studio Ramsay Global with celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, launching Blockchain Creative Labs—and acquiring Bento Box Entertainment and MarVista Entertainment. (Deadline)
He joins Roku as part of a larger restructuring, with the streaming technology company also elevating two other executives. Mustafa Ozgen will become Roku’s president of devices, with Gidon Katz serving as president of consumer experience. All three will report to Roku CEO Anthony Wood. (THR)