Foxtel recruits Activision Blizzard’s Perchard in executive role

Australian pay-television operator Foxtel has hired Hilary Perchard as chief customer, marketing and revenue officer, replacing Kieren Cooney, who has taken up a role at TPG Telecom, the Australian telecoms firm.

Perchard is moving from his role as chief revenue officer at Activision Blizzard, the US-based esports and video game company, and will take up the position in March, reporting to Patrick Delany, Foxtel’s chief executive.