Fox appoints Paul Cheesbrough CEO of new Fox Digital Platforms after $22 billion Roku acquisition
Fox Corp. created a Fox Digital Platforms division that will house Roku, Tubi, and Red Seat Ventures following its $22 billion purchase of Roku. Paul Cheesbrough was named co‑chair and CEO of the unit, while Roku founder Anthony Wood joins Fox’s board as co‑chair. Senior executives Charlie Collier (Roku) and Anjali Sud (Tubi) will depart the combined company.
Why it matters
The new structure centralises Fox’s streaming and connected‑TV assets under a single leader, which could improve coordination of advertising and content across Roku, Tubi and other platforms. The departures of Collier and Sud signal a leadership transition as Fox integrates Roku’s operations.
Key facts
- 1Fox completed a $22 billion acquisition of Roku. variety.com
- 2Paul Cheesbrough was named co‑chair and CEO of the newly created Fox Digital Platforms division. variety.com
- 3The division will include Roku, Tubi, and Red Seat Ventures. variety.com
- 4Roku founder Anthony Wood will join Fox’s board as co‑chair. variety.com
- 5Charlie Collier, Roku’s president, will exit the combined company. variety.com
- 6Anjali Sud, CEO of Tubi, will leave the company. variety.com
Summary written by AlphAI AI Desk from 2 of 2 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.