MUMBAI: 21st Century Fox has elevated Kristopher Jones to vice president, government relations.

He will report to the company’s executive vice president of government relations Mike Regan.  

Jones continues to focus his advocacy efforts on issues impacting the company's television businesses, including retransmission consent, satellite television laws, and spectrum-related legislation.  He recently added to his responsibilities the role of treasurer of the company's political action committee, FOXPAC, and assumed responsibility for the company's international trade policy portfolio. 

Regan said, “Kris has consistently impressed me and our colleagues with his deep grasp of complex matters, strategic thinking and effectiveness as an advocate on a range of key issues for our businesses. I am pleased to recognize his contributions as well as his growing portfolio with this well-deserved promotion.”

Jones served as director, government relations since joining the company in 2011.  Prior to that, he was vice president, communications at the National Association of Broadcasters.