Alison Hurbert-Burns has announced she is stepping down from her role of commissioner and executive director, content at Foxtel.
Hurbert-Burns made the announcement on her LinkedIn page, writing: “And that’s a wrap… after 6 epic years, I made the decision late last year to tender my resignation from the Foxtel Group and have shared the news with my team this morning.
“I’m very thankful for the chance to work in the Australian and global television industry. It’s made up of some of my favourite people, brilliant minds and wonderful colleagues. We get to tell stories that make a lasting impact, to make ART and be part of our audiences lives if only for a moment in time.”
The news was confirmed in an email from Foxtel CEO Hilary Perchard, who praised Hurbert-Burns for her contributions during her time in the role: “Ali leaves behind a world-class entertainment team who are ready to continue her work. She will leave us at the end of February, however her original commissions including the upcoming series The Last Anniversary and Mix Tape will continue to come to market and to our Foxtel Group customers over the next 12 months.
Foxtel CEO Hilary Perchard.
“Ali joined Foxtel Group in 2019 with the task of resetting our entertainment content strategy, managing our relationships with studios and securing more rights in preparation for our upcoming entertainment streaming platform. In 2020, Ali was appointed executive director of BINGE scaling its operations from an emerging streamer to the powerhouse entertainment product it is today with over 1.5m subscribers.
“In her time at Foxtel Group, Ali has overseen the commissioning and production of 25 original series that together have secured over 100 award nominations for the Foxtel Group and more importantly, set new benchmarks of viewing and engagement with our customers.”
Wendy Moore and Stephanie Quinn.
Hurbert-Burns’ departure now paves the way for new opportunities within the team, with Wendy Moore and Stephanie Quinn, appointment to new and expanded roles.
Moore will be taking on the role of executive director – entertainment content, while Quinn will take on executive director – content and commercial partnerships.
Fleur Fahey and her team will report through to Quinn.
Jeevan Haikerwal will continue his work on content strategy, now reporting to the group strategy team under Will Loh.
Pictured: Alison Hurbert-Burns