Nexstar Media Group, Inc. announced the appointment of media executive Michael Biard as President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. 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, Mr. Biard has entered into an employment agreement with the Company that extends through August 2027.

Mr. 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. Mr. 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, Mr. 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. Mr. 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. Before joining Fox, Mr. Biard was a practicing attorney.

He graduated from Columbia University with a bachelor?s degree in Biology-Psychology and earned his law degree from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. Mr. Carter joined Nexstar as Chief Financial Officer in August 2009, and was promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer in 2020. He has played a major role in the execution of the Company?s growth plan through the successful completion and integration of accretive acquisitions, including Tribune Media Company and Media General, which resulted in a significant expansion of Nexstar?s free cash flow and operating portfolio, while cementing the Company?s position as the nation?s local television broadcaster.