Channel 4 appoints Matt Rennie as MD of Box Television
Channel 4 has appointed Matt Rennie to the role of managing director for Box Television.
Replacing Gidon Katz in the role, Rennie will be responsible for managing the entire Box TV portfolio comprised of seven music TV channels: 4Music, The Box, Kiss, Kerrang!, Magic, Heat and Smash Hits.
Rennie said: "I'm thrilled to be offered this opportunity to join the team at Box TV. As the music industry continues to work through massive change and disruption, there are some significant challenges, but also huge opportunities to build and develop this fantastic business. I can't wait to lead Box TV into its next phase of innovation and growth."
His remit will also include leading the commercial development strategy across platforms, advertisers, record labels and shareholders to grow the business.
Rennie will report to Channel 4’s director of commercial and business development, Sarah Rose, who said: “Matt is a talented and highly respected music executive with a strong background in digital, broadcasting and music. We look forward to having him on board to take the Box TV business forward in this rapidly changing media and music landscape.”
Joining from the role of enterprise director at Global Radio, Rennie will begin his new role on 7 October.