Askin joins the channel as executive vice president of programming.

Fox Turkey has hired Shebnem Askin as executive vice president of programming.

Askin, previously senior vice president of international acquisitions and sales at Fox International Productions (FIP), joins immediately and will report to general manager of Fox Turkey, Pietro Vicari.

Vicari commented: “Shebnem is a highly experienced and capable executive who brings strong programming industry expertise to Fox Turkey. We look forward to drawing on Shebnem’s creative and commercial flair to help take Fox Turkey to new heights as we continue to deliver world-class entertainment.”

“I’m delighted to be joining Fox Turkey at such a creatively exciting time for TV. Fox Turkey has some fantastic projects in development and while it is sad to leave Fox International Productions after four thoroughly enjoyable years I look forward to returning to Turkey and joining Pietro and his team as they continue to invest in the very best commissioned and acquired content for viewers,” added Askin.

At FIP, Askin most recently acquired the remake rights to Sean Ellis’ award-winning Metro Manila.