Dan Teitscheid Promoted To President of MAVTV

MAVTV said today that Dan Teitscheid, who has been an integral part of the motorsports network’s growth since 2014, has been promoted to president. During his tenure as vice president, Teitscheid was responsible for helping negotiate licensing rights to Lucas Oil-owned content and expanding the reach of the company’s media brands.

Before joining the MAVTV team, Teitscheid was with The Walt Disney Co. where he was heavily involved in the launch of Disney, ESPN and ABC’s linear and digital media products. Prior to his time at Disney, Teitscheid was VP of content distribution and marketing for MTV Networks.

“With Dan’s leadership, vast experience with The Walt Disney Co., ESPN and MTV Networks, and desire to take MAVTV to the next level in this evolving television landscape, we are well-positioned for an exciting future,” said Thomas Fredrickson, COO, Lucas Oil Products.

Additionally, MAVTV has added John Duff, a 25-year TV veteran, as the newest member of the network’s team as head of content.

MAVTV is carried by 220 providers across cable, satellite, telco and digital platforms and is seen in more than 30 million households.