Mehmet Icagasioglu


Fox hires ex-CNBC chief in Africa rejig

Fox Networks Group has hired a former senior CNBC executive to become general manager of a restructured African operation. Gary Alfonso (pictured) will lead FNG Africa going forwards, taking control of sub-Sahara operations for the broadcast group and sister business National Geographic Partners. In Africa, FNG operates pay TV networks Fox, FX, FoxCrime, Fox Sports, […]

Fox sets top team in Turkey

Fox Networks Group has promoted a pair of executives to run its channels and content business in Turkey. Chief operating officer Cenk Soner has been named general manager for FNG Turkey, while Mehmet Icagasioglu will replace him as COO and also become senior VP. This places Soner in charge of the FNG Turkey free TV […]

Fox channels reshuffles European execs

Fox International Channels has moved several of its senior executives in Europe into new positions following a restructure that has seen it split its business into new regional divisions. FIC veteran Adam Theiler (pictured) becomes executive VP of the Southern Europe & Africa unit, which covers Turkey, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Israel and Africa. Within that […]