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Tom Fenton is an accomplished and award-winning media executive with a remarkable 30-year track record in pioneering journalism across the globe. His expertise spans various aspects of the media industry, including producing, newsroom and bureau management, startups and launches, traditional, digital, and OTT media, and podcasting. Since March 2022, Fenton has been the head of France 24's English language channel, where he oversees its operations and programming. In this capacity, he oversees the English language TV channel and its digital platforms, delivering timely and informative news to viewers and users across the globe. France 24 is an international news channel broadcasting 24/7, reaching a massive audience of 355 million households worldwide. Prior to France 24, Tom Fenton worked at CNN, Al Jazeera, and the CBS Evening News. Fenton's career highlights exceptional leadership, as he thrives in the newsroom, control room, and on the front lines. He efficiently manages large teams in challenging environments, demonstrating poise and precision while handling live news, large-scale events, spot news, and long-format stories. Throughout his journey, Fenton has collaborated with esteemed figures in broadcast journalism, such as Christiane Amanpour, Norah O’Donnell, Peter Arnett, Bernard Shaw, Wolf Blitzer, Anderson Cooper, Richard Blystone, Antonio Mora, and Guy Raz, further enhancing his reputation as a trusted and respected industry professional. Fenton's career at CNN includes participation in the coverage of some of the network's most acclaimed and historic moments, including the Gulf War, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the breakup of Yugoslavia, the US invasion of Somalia, the first free elections in South Africa, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Iraq War, and the Egyptian Revolution. His exceptional work has earned him prestigious accolades, including Emmy, Murrow, Peabody, Dupont, and Overseas Press Club awards, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the field of journalism. Area of Expertise Leadership and Staff Development • Programming and Production • International Affairs • Storytelling • Real Time and Breaking News • Editorial and Business Channel Development • Traditional & New Media • Social Media • OTT • Curation & Verification * Team Building • Mentoring On Air Talent • Script Writing • Operating in Conflict Zones • Event Coverage Planning • Crisis Management • Operational Leadership • Data Analysis • Podcasting •