South by Southwest Conference and Festivals has upped Co-President and Chief Programming Officer Hugh Forrest to president of the company. Forrest will continue to oversee the programming departments while taking over current Co-President and Chief Brand Officer Jann Baskett’s role.

SXSW promoted Hugh Forrest to sole president of the organization as Jann Baskett, current co-president and chief brand officer, prepares to step down.

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