Frank Foley has lived and worked in Japan for 33 years, with 22 as Japan Country Manager. His career in Japan began at News Corporation, where he spent 17 years. Initially, he worked in publishing at HarperCollins Publishers, leading sales for trade and educational books across Asia for six years. He later shifted to News Corp’s cable and satellite division, where he played a pivotal role in launching and managing Fox Channel Japan and the National Geographic Channel. While at National Geographic, he forged a partnership with Cengage Publishing that eventually developed into the ELL game-changing company, National Geographic Learning.
Frank then transitioned to the character licensing industry, overseeing Asia-Pacific operations for HIT Entertainment, the former owner of iconic kids’ brands like Thomas & Friends, Bob the Builder, and Pingu. He also led Japan operations for well-known family and entertainment brands, including Guinness World Records and Universal Music. Currently, Frank Foley is the Japan Country Manager for The East India Company Ltd.
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