A+E Networks is seeing a changing of the ad sales guard, with Peter Olsen calling it a career after a 20-year run at the company and Toby Byrne stepping up as his successor. Olsen has guided the company’s strategy through a host of changes,

Toby Byrne, a veteran of the TV ad-sales game who enjoyed a long run overseeing those efforts at Fox, will take the reins at A+E Networks, succeeding Peter Olsen as president of the company’s ad-sales division, effective in February.

A+E Networks will be experiencing a major shakeup in its advertising division in the new year. Starting in February 2025, Tom Byrne will be named president of ad sales following Peter Olsen's retirement.

Toby Byrne has been named president of ad sales at A+E Networks, as longtime leader Peter Olsen retires. Olsen is retiring after 20 years in the role, during which he has reshaped A+E Networks' ad sales strategy and led the company toward data-driven,