Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Fox Corp.'s Red Seat Ventures Taps Chris Peterson as VP
Fox Corp.'s Red Seat Ventures, which helps creators build their online presence, has hired Chris Peterson as its new VP of Business Development.
Peterson will be in charge of finding and managing deals in podcasting and for other creators.
Before this, Peterson worked at a strategic advisory firm and also held high-level positions at iHeartMedia, where he oversaw podcasting strategies and at an investment firm.
Red Seat Ventures works with famous personalities.
By the end of 2024, Red Seat's shows reached a large audience, making them a top podcast network.
Fox Corp.'s Red Seat Ventures appointed Chris Peterson as VP of Business Development.
Peterson will focus on mergers and acquisitions in podcasting and the creator economy.
Red Seat Ventures is a creator-focused digital operation within Fox Corp.'s Tubi Media Group.
Peterson previously founded DWNLOAD Media and held roles at iHeartMedia and LionTree.
Red Seat Ventures had 17 creator-led shows with 200 million monthly active views in late 2024.
- Who
- Chris Peterson was appointed and the announcement was made by Red Seat Ventures, a Fox Corp. division.
- What
- Chris Peterson was appointed VP of Business Development at Red Seat Ventures.
- When
- Announced recently; details about the effective date are not mentioned in the articles.
- Where
- The news applies to Red Seat Ventures, a division of Fox Corp., located in the U.S.
- Why
- Peterson will focus on expanding Red Seat Ventures' position in podcasting and the creator economy through mergers, acquisitions, and organic growth.
- Company
- Red Seat Ventures (Fox Corp. division)
- New Role
- VP of Business Development
- New Hire
- Chris Peterson
- Focus
- M&A in podcasting and creator economy
- Reporting to
- Chris Balfe, CEO of Red Seat Ventures
- Previous role of Peterson
- Founder of DWNLOAD Media