FOX Sports Announces Major Executive Reorganization
FOX Sports Media Group Chairman and CEO David Hill today announced a major executive reorganization resulting in the elevation of Ed Goren, a founding FOX Sports executive, to vice chairman, FOX Sports Media Group and the appointment of Eric Shanks, formerly a senior executive with DIRECTV, to FOX Sports president. At age 38, Mr. Shanks is believed to be the youngest president of a broadcast network sports division ever. Both Mr. Goren and Mr. Shanks report to Mr. Hill and the appointments are effective June 1.