Nexstar Names Michael Biard As President/COO

Nexstar Media Group has  announced the appointment of media executive Michael Biard as President and Chief Operating Officer. 

Biard will report to Nexstar’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Perry Sook, and assume his new duties on August 21, 2023. In conjunction with his appointment, Biard has entered into an employment agreement with the Company that extends through August 2027. Biard assumes his new role from Thomas Carter, who has been named Senior Advisor and will support a seamless transition through the conclusion of his employment agreement at the end of this year.

Biard joins Nexstar following over 23 years at Fox Corporation (FOX) and its predecessor companies, including executive leadership positions covering multiple functional areas. He most recently served as President, Operations and Distribution, overseeing the company’s multi-platform content distribution, distribution strategy, affiliate marketing, and affiliate-related business operations and business affairs for all of its media brands, including FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, and FOX News. In that role, Biard was responsible for the distribution of television programming via broadcasting platforms, digital platforms, SVOD, and pay networks covering the FOX linear networks, direct-to-consumer products, FAST channels, and non-linear content licensing. 

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Biard also held a key role in the acquisition and monetization of sports rights and was responsible for several operational areas at FOX, including real estate, security and the historic FOX Studios Lot in Los Angeles.

“Michael is a talented, innovative, and deeply experienced media executive who will be a great leader for Nexstar and the senior management team as we chart the future of the Company,” said Sook. “The Board of Directors and I are confident that his vision and judgement will be invaluable as we continue maximizing Nexstar’s shareholder return by furthering the growth of our national brands and audiences, enhancing the value of our spectrum through the additional deployment of ATSC 3.0, and strategically targeting accretive mergers and acquisitions.”

“Tom Carter has been a tremendous partner since joining Nexstar, overseeing a period of unprecedented growth and expansion for the company,” added Mr. Sook. “We are fortunate that Nexstar will continue to benefit from Tom’s knowledge and expertise as he helps Michael transition into his new role.”

“Perry, Tom, and the Nexstar Nation have created a company with extraordinary scale and unparalleled financial performance,” said Mr. Biard.