Updated: Esteemed Fox Domestic Distribution president Chris Aronson is leaving the studio as the Disney-Fox merger comes to fruition, Deadline has confirmed. The news comes as the new combined conglomerate cuts employees at the Svp, Evp and president levels, with Fox being hit first.
We also received word that Aronson’s No. 2 Spencer Klein, Evp, General Sales Manager, also was let go. Both executives were given 60 days notice.
RelatedSeveral Top Execs Laid Off After Disney-Fox Merger: Deadline’s Complete Coverage
“I am extremely grateful for my time at Twentieth Century Fox under the leadership of Tom, Jim, and Stacey. It has been an honor and a privilege to lead the domestic distribution team, which I consider to be the gold standard in the business,” Aronson said in a statement. “While I am disappointed not to continue, I look forward to starting a new chapter in this business during this exciting time of change.
We also received word that Aronson’s No. 2 Spencer Klein, Evp, General Sales Manager, also was let go. Both executives were given 60 days notice.
RelatedSeveral Top Execs Laid Off After Disney-Fox Merger: Deadline’s Complete Coverage
“I am extremely grateful for my time at Twentieth Century Fox under the leadership of Tom, Jim, and Stacey. It has been an honor and a privilege to lead the domestic distribution team, which I consider to be the gold standard in the business,” Aronson said in a statement. “While I am disappointed not to continue, I look forward to starting a new chapter in this business during this exciting time of change.
- 3/21/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
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