Billy Kimball is stepping down as Fusion’s chief programming officer, and will be replaced by Wade Beckett, CEO Isaac Lee said in an internal email on Thursday.
Lee praised and thanked his outgoing executive before touting the skills of his Miami-based replacement, who was most recently ESPN’s “SportsNation” showrunner.
“Wade is an experienced producer with a demonstrated track record of developing and leading innovative programming that resonates with new audiences,” Lee gushed. “I have been impressed by Wade’s passion, focus, and strong production experience and am confident that he will take Fusion to the next level as we develop new, innovative content.”