Michael Biard

Michael Biard was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer in August 2023. Mr. Biard is responsible for oversight of divisional operations, long-term strategy, and various corporate and administrative functions, including broadcasting, networks, distribution, and advertising sales. Prior to joining Nexstar, Mr. Biard served as President, Operations and Distribution, for Fox Corporation, overseeing Fox’s studio operations and corporate real estate; serving as a member of the senior team responsible for sports rights strategy and acquisition; and leading multi-platform content distribution, including distribution strategy, affiliate marketing and affiliate-related business affairs and operations for all of its media brands from November 2018 to August 2023. From November 2013 to October 2018, Mr. Biard served as President, Distribution for Fox Networks Group, a division of 21st Century Fox. Mr. Biard is a member of the board of directors of the National Association of Broadcasters.