CHARLOTTE, N.C.- Speed has promoted Hawley Chester to vice president of Canadian sales and marketing for the motor sports and automotive lifestyle network. Chester, who has been the director of Canadian sales and marketing for Speed since 2001, is responsible for the distribution of Speed on cable and satellite systems in Canada, and managing marketing opportunities to enhance viewership and network satisfaction, says a press release announcing his promotion.In addition, Chester will oversee Canadian affiliate relations for the Big Ten Network, a joint venture between subsidiaries of the Big Ten Conference and Fox Cable Networks which launched in August.www.SPEEDtv.com www.bigtennetwork.com
