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Former Nine boss Hugh Marks to lead ABC


Published on 2024-12-16 16:24:13 - The Australian Financial Review
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  • The executive who pulled off the broadcaster's merger with Fairfax and helped lobby for big tech to pay for Australian content starts his new job in the new year.

Hugh Marks, the former CEO of Nine Entertainment, has been appointed as the new chair of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). His appointment comes at a time when the ABC is facing significant challenges, including funding cuts and the need to adapt to digital transformation. Marks, who has a strong background in media and entertainment, is expected to leverage his experience to steer the ABC through these turbulent times. His tenure at Nine was marked by strategic growth and digital innovation, qualities that the ABC hopes will help in revitalizing its operations and ensuring its relevance in the modern media landscape. The decision to appoint Marks was made after a comprehensive search for a leader capable of navigating the broadcaster's future amidst ongoing debates about its role and funding.

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