Foxtel’s chief marketer Ed Smith to depart
Foxtel chief marketer Ed Smith is to depart the pay-TV operator after almost four years in the role.
The senior marketer announced his departure to staff this morning in an email saying that he and his partner were moving to London.
In the same email to staff Foxtel CEO Richard Freudenstein said: “I’m sorry to have to inform you that Ed Smith, our executive director of sales and marketing, will be leaving Foxtel some time during the first half of next year.

Huge congrats Ed, big shoes to fill.
One of the best. You will be missed Ed!
Big loss for the Australian industry. Great supporter of great ideas.
Goodbye EPL…so a good time to jump ship.
Ed is a great guy. Congrats.
One of Australia’s best… Big congrats Ed, wishing you all the best in the UK!
Love your work Ed.
See you in the alps.
You will be missed buddy. See you soon for a coffee.
Top operator, shame for the Australian Industry to loose one of the best though good on Ed for chasing down his dreams in London.