Petterson will continue to oversee talent development at Fox News Channel. She had also overseen “Fox & Friends,” the highly successful morning news franchise.
“Lauren has extraordinary skills in developing programming and working with talent and I am confident she will lead Fox Business to even further success,” Scott said in a statement.
Jones is departing after 20 years at Fox Business and Fox News. “We wish him continued success as he embarks on his next chapter,” Scott said.
He said in a statement, “I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and working with Lauren for several years. Always a kind, creative and collaborative colleague, I’m sure she will lead the hard working Fox Business team to the next level.”
The network did not give a reason for the change.
