Fox Networks Group Closes In on a New Ad Sales Chief

Position should be filled within the next few weeks

Of the six major TV ad sales chief jobs that opened up last year, one of the most surprising vacancies was at Fox Networks Group, where Toby Byrne abruptly departed last September, a week before the 2016-17 season began.

Five months later, the role remains open, as the company searches for someone to oversee almost all of Fox’s portfolio, including Fox, Fox Sports, FX, FXX and National Geographic Channel (but not Fox News Channel or Fox Business Network).

Toby Byrne (top); Joe MarcheseGetty Images

In Byrne’s absence, ad sales has been run by evp of ad sales Bruce Lefkowitz, evp of global partnerships Danielle Maged and president of advanced advertising products Joe Marchese, all of whom report to Fox Networks Group president and COO Randy Freer.

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This story first appeared in the Feb. 20, 2017, issue of Adweek magazine. Click here to subscribe.