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Foxtel has appointed former Football Federation Australia (FFA) Chief Executive Ben Buckley as Director - Sport and Foxtel Victoria, replacing Peter Campbell who will leave the network to join the AFL.

In his six years at FFA, Buckley presided over a time of growth for the A League, prior to which he had held senior commercial, strategy and marketing roles with the AFL during a period from 1999 to 2006.

At the AFL he held positions responsible for managing and negotiating broadcast and media rights, strategic planning, creating the annual fixture for the Competition, managing the corporate partnerships and sponsorship program and for the brand identity and marketing function.

Announcing the appointment, Foxtel Chief Executive Richard Freudenstein stated "Ben Buckley is one of Australia's most experienced and highly regarded sports executives.

"His skills, passion and relationships will be hugely valuable to Foxtel at a time when the sports rights market is becoming increasingly complex.

"Ben also knows Victoria well and has broad and deep connections there. He will be a natural leader for Foxtel's business in the State. I am delighted he will be joining our team."

Buckley, who was also a player with North Melbourne Football Club from 1986 to 1993, will commence his employment from 3rd June.

Meanwhile, after 14 years with Foxtel, Peter Campbell departs is joining the AFL.

Speaking of Campbell's move, Freudenstien added "we are sorry to see Pete Campbell leave.

"He has been a great executive and has many achievements to his credit, most notably his oversight of Foxtel's award winning London Olympics coverage. We wish Pete well and look forward to working with him in his new role at the AFL."

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