New boss for Comedy Channel

After moving its base to Melbourne earlier this year, Foxtel’s Comedy Channel now has a new boss.

He is former GTV9 producer Alex Ristevski.

Ristevski most recently worked at the Nine Network where he was executive producer of factual and light-entertainment programming. He is a former stand-up comedian himself.

“They say in comedy ‘timing is everything’, it also rings true in management,” he said. “I’m lucky enough to be joining The Comedy Channel, as it gets ready for its biggest and best year in 2008. With the commissioning of two new pilots, the premiere of The Mansion – a home-grown gritty and daring comedy series as well as the return of all your favourites.”

Press Release:

FOXTEL has announced the appointment of ALEX RISTEVSKI as the new head of THE COMEDY CHANNEL.

A senior entertainment producer with GTV9 and himself a former stand-up comedian, Alex is returning to the channel on which he once appeared. Now an experienced television executive, he will play a significant role in spearheading FOXTEL’s television commitment in the Melbourne market, overseeing all elements of the channel’s operation.

THE COMEDY CHANNEL, which is owned and operated by FOXTEL, is Australia’s only 24-hour channel dedicated to comedy, delivering the best comedy from Australia and around the world.

The Executive Director of Television and Marketing at FOXTEL, Brian Walsh, says Alex’s appointment is a bonus for the channel as it continues to produce quality local comedy. “We are delighted that Alex has joined the team at THE COMEDY CHANNEL. He is a respected television executive with significant experience in the television industry and a good knowledge of the Australian comedy market.”

Alex most recently worked at the Nine Network where he was executive producer of factual and light-entertainment programming. His extensive CV includes stints working as a producer for FOXTEL and PBL Media. He began his television career working alongside some of Australia ’s best comedy talent at production company Artist Services.

“They say in comedy ‘timing is everything’, it also rings true in management. I’m lucky enough to be joining The Comedy Channel, as it gets ready for its biggest and best year in 2008. With the commissioning of two new pilots, the premiere of The Mansion – a home-grown gritty and daring comedy series as well as the return of all your favourites, The Comedy Channel is set to go from strength to strength,” Alex says.