Ackerson takes wheel as quickly as possible

Speed has named Scott Ackerson becasue it is interim prexy, effective at the outset of 2012. Ackerson works Hunter Nickell, who resigned his publish proficient at year's finish (Variety, 12 ,. 12). He's been professional veep and professional producer for parent company Fox Sports Media Group, and was formerly matching producer for "Fox Nfl Sunday." "We're fortunate to own someone in-house with Scott's production and leadership capabilities ready to a part of as interim leader as quickly as possible,In . FSMG chairman David Hill mentioned. "Ongoing to maneuver forward, every program as quickly as possible must be of the high quality you'd find on Fox Sports, and Scott can achieve that goal.Inch Mentioned Ackerson: "I'm searching toward building upon just what the Speed team already has started ... and creating suggests that resonate while using audiences." Contact Jon Weisman at jon.weisman@variety.com