Foxtel Group has appointed Daniel Monaghan as its new executive director, entertainment content, with responsibility for entertainment content, strategy and channels across Binge and Foxtel.
Monaghan will step into the role in February 2026, succeeding Wendy Moore. The move comes after his resignation from Paramount ANZ, where he has served as senior vice president of content and programming since 2021.
His television career spans nearly two decades, beginning at Network 10 in 2008. Rising through the programming ranks, Monaghan oversaw audience favourites including MasterChef Australia, Australian Survivor, The Masked Singer, Gogglebox, and I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!. He also helped refresh legacy formats such as Thank God You’re Here and The Amazing Race, while steering the local launch of Paramount+ and its original commissions.
In an internal email, Hilary Perchard, Foxtel Group CEO of Kayo Sports, Binge and Foxtel, reportedly welcomed the appointment.
“Dan’s appointment reflects our ongoing commitment to our successful entertainment services. Dan brings a wealth of experience from his current role as Senior Vice-President, Content & Programming at Paramount ANZ,” Perchard told staff.
“Over nearly two decades, he has been instrumental in shaping the programming strategy for Network 10 and Paramount+, driving significant audience engagement and revenue growth across the business.”
Perchard pointed to Monaghan’s role in building Paramount+’s local slate of originals. “At Paramount+, Dan spearheaded the streamer’s local commissioning slate of originals across scripted, unscripted and kids’ content, driving Paramount+ to become Australia’s fastest-growing streaming service four years in a row.
“Highlights include breakout hits such as Fake, The Inspired Unemployed: Impractical Jokers and Last King of the Cross, Logie-nominated children’s drama Rock Island Mysteries, as well as the launch of NCIS: Sydney, Paramount+’s most-watched local original on launch.”
Looking ahead, Monaghan will lead Foxtel’s entertainment team with a remit to strengthen the group’s premium content offering.
Monaghan will lead Foxtel’s entertainment team to ensure “our award-winning Australian entertainment, drama, and lifestyle content continues to set the benchmark for premium and engaging programming,”.
“The team will continue to deliver compelling stories that captivate audiences, champion Australian voices, and share Australian stories with the world,” Perchard said.
