South by Southwest Promotes Hugh Forrest to President

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• Forrest has been with SXSW for over 30 years, starting as a volunteer and working his way up to co-president and chief programming manager - now he's the festival's top dog.
• With Forrest at the helm, SXSW is poised to build on its reputation for discovering fresh talent and innovative projects, keeping the festival on the cutting edge of the entertainment industry.