Willox names Sportskool president
Michelle Clancy
| 08 July 2016
Grace Creek Media has named Dave Willox as the new president of Sportskool, the US-based sports lifestyle and entertainment television network.
sportskool“I am extremely pleased that Dave will be joining us in this important leadership role,” said Andrew Walworth, CEO and founder of Grace Creek Media. “His results-oriented approach and track record of building successful media companies will be critical assets as we start this new chapter for Sportskool.”
Willox brings with him more than 20 years of experience in television production, new media and operational leadership. He also is a managing partner with Bluewater PE, a growth management firm that specialises in the rapid scaling of businesses in the information, cybersecurity and risk management markets.
Prior to joining Bluewater, he served as EVP of Critical Information Network (CiNET) in Dallas, where he played a chief role in leading the company through an acquisition, re-branding, restructuring and growth plan that re-positioned the company as a leading interactive digital video-based training content provider.
“Sportskool is one of the most innovative sports, fitness and active lifestyle media companies and has always been at the forefront of the on-demand, multi-platform revolution in television,” said Willox. “I am excited to be part of the new Sportskool, and look forward to working with all our team members, distribution partners and content providers to increase Sportskool’s reach, enhance its editorial content, and grow its profitability.”
Michelle Clancy
| 08 July 2016
Grace Creek Media has named Dave Willox as the new president of Sportskool, the US-based sports lifestyle and entertainment television network.
sportskool“I am extremely pleased that Dave will be joining us in this important leadership role,” said Andrew Walworth, CEO and founder of Grace Creek Media. “His results-oriented approach and track record of building successful media companies will be critical assets as we start this new chapter for Sportskool.”
Willox brings with him more than 20 years of experience in television production, new media and operational leadership. He also is a managing partner with Bluewater PE, a growth management firm that specialises in the rapid scaling of businesses in the information, cybersecurity and risk management markets.
Prior to joining Bluewater, he served as EVP of Critical Information Network (CiNET) in Dallas, where he played a chief role in leading the company through an acquisition, re-branding, restructuring and growth plan that re-positioned the company as a leading interactive digital video-based training content provider.
“Sportskool is one of the most innovative sports, fitness and active lifestyle media companies and has always been at the forefront of the on-demand, multi-platform revolution in television,” said Willox. “I am excited to be part of the new Sportskool, and look forward to working with all our team members, distribution partners and content providers to increase Sportskool’s reach, enhance its editorial content, and grow its profitability.”