TORONTO – Industry veteran Hawley Chester III has joined MAVTV Canada parent company REV Sports Entertainment Inc. as sales and marketing SVP and board advisor.
Chester (pictured) is the former VP of Canadian sales and marketing for Fox Cable Networks, and was responsible for the distribution and marketing of Speed, The Big Ten Network, BabyTV and Spanish-language channel Utilisima, part of the Fox International Group in Los Angeles. Prior to joining Speed in his current capacity, Chester was VP of Canadian sales and marketing for Turner Broadcasting, Inc. from 1985 until 2000 where he was responsible for the distribution and marketing of all the Turner Networks in Canada.
“I cannot think of anyone more qualified and with such a depth of sales, marketing and insight in the motor sports space then Hawley Chester, said MAVTV Canada president Mike Garrow in Wednesday’s announcement. “Hawley’s passion for racing is a welcome addition to the MAVTV team and we look forward to fast tracking the growth we can obtain in broader distribution with Hawley’s guidance.”
“Most people know of my work and dedication to the motorsports industry, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to serve as a conduit for all the eager Canadian motorsports fans that want to have access to exceptional live and exclusive MAVTV programming 24/7”, added Chester.
MAVTV Canada is operated by REV Sports Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Neon Star Sports & Entertainment Inc.
