In this role Jan had full P&L and operating responsibility for FNG’s regional businesses covering brands such as FOX, National Geographic, FOX Sports and BabyTV.A seasoned media executive, Koeppen first joined FNG’s parent company, 21st Century Fox in 2009 (then News Corporation) as COO Europe & Asia.
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“These are exciting times for entertainment businesses in EMEA and I think that our exceptionally strong teams, brands, IP, technology and creative approach position us better than anyone else to harness the opportunities in front of us.
He has lived in seven countries and is fluent in English, French, German and Spanish. Jan Koeppen President. Koeppen, who joined the company earlier this year following Disney’s acquisition of Fox, was previously President of Television and Direct-to-Consumer, Europe & Africa and will start in the new role from November 11. Koeppen wird Präsident der Walt Disney Company im Sektor Europa, Naher Osten und Afrika In his role as COO Europe & Asia he also represented 21st Century Fox on the boards of Sky Deutschland, Tata Sky, Phoenix TV (HK) and others.Prior to joining 21st Century Fox, he held a variety of posts with The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), including the role of Partner and Managing Director at the firm’s London branch, where he served as co-head of BCG’s worldwide Media Practice.Born in Germany and raised in Brussels, he holds a Masters of Management from H.E.C. Accomplishments in this role included the completion of 32 transactions and major restructurings for the group in Europe and Asia, including the majority stake acquisition of Sky Deutschland, the establishment of Star India as a standalone entity and merging the remaining Star business with FIC/FNG Asia.
Human Resources. Disney has promoted Jan Koeppen to the role of President, The Walt Disney Company Europe, Middle East and Africa. Jan Koeppen President, The Walt Disney Company, EMEA London, Greater London, United Kingdom 500+ connections Jim Lygopoulos Senior Vice President.
Disney’s business has flourished in numerous markets across Europe for more than 80 years while some of its brands are still establishing themselves as household names in some countries across Africa, the Middle East and Eastern Europe.Jan joined The Walt Disney Company following the acquisition of 21st Century Fox, where he was President, Fox Networks Group (FNG) Europe & Africa. He has also been in charge of direct-to-consumer, media distribution and other activities in these regions.Koeppen was born in Germany, raised in Brussels and, prior to Fox, worked in London for the Boston Consulting Group.“Jan is an enterprising leader who in the past year has made a positive impact on our EMEA media business,” Mayer said in a statement. Disney also named the regional leaders’ key lieutenants. Carlos Martinez, president, Fox Networks Group, Latin America, becomes EVP and GM, Media Networks, North and Brazil, The Walt Disney Company Latin America. Jan Koeppen, who is currently Disney’s president of television and direct-to-consumer for Europe and Africa, has been promoted to the role of president of The Walt Disney …
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