Fox International Channels (FIC) which runs channels such as FOX, FX, FOX Crime and others in South Africa and Africa on MultiChoice's DStv satellite pay-TV platform, On Digital Media's TopTV as well as others has appointed Jo McGrath as the head of production for Europe and Africa.
Jo McGrath based in London will work under Jason Thorp, the company's vice president of content for Europe and the managing director for the United Kingdom and Africa. She will be managing all production activity across FIC's entertainment and lifestyle properties in these regions.
"I'm thrilled to be a part of FIC Eurpe and Africa at such an exciting time in the company's development," says Jo McGrath.
"We've got a great team and editorially we want to take risks. We need entertaining returnable series which genuinely feel different and have a sense of humour. Whether it's talent, tone or subject matter, we want our shows to stand out from the crowd," says Jo McGrath.
"JO's knowledge, experience and reputation across the business will prove invaluable as we strive to become a credible player in content production, creating and owning returnable and marketable series for our channels," says Jason Thorp.
