Mumbai: Marc DiLorenzo has been named Executive Vice President, Strategy and Business Development for Fox Filmed Entertainment (FFE).

The announcement was made by Fox Filmed Entertainment EVP, Operations & Strategy and CFO Dean Hallett.

DiLorenzo will be responsible for initiating, developing and managing global strategic initiatives and new business opportunities for FFE, and will take an active role in extending the brand of FFE properties into digital and other revenue channels both inside and outside the film studio. DiLorenzo will also oversee the studio’s deal analysis efforts for all motion pictures produced by the Twentieth Century Fox, Fox 2000 Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox Animation, Fox Searchlight Pictures and Fox Atomic labels.

"Marc’s guidance will be critical in identifying new growth opportunities for Fox Filmed Entertainment," said Hallett. "His digital media experience and strategic planning background are the perfect combination to address our current and future challenges."

"Fox Filmed Entertainment has an exceptional track record of growth, and is an industry leader in pioneering new methods of distribution," added DiLorenzo. "I am excited to be working with Dean and the outstanding team at FFE to drive new business opportunities and bring our content to consumers across multiple platforms."