ABC News boss Kate Torney to leave broadcaster for role at State Library of Victoria
ABC director of news Kate Torney is to leave the public broadcaster to take up the role of CEO of the State Library of Victoria.
Kate Torney speaking at last year’s Mumbrella 360
The ABC announced the surprise move this morning, with the 20-year veteran of the broadcaster being touted by many as a potential replacement for managing director Mark Scott, who is set to step down next year.
“We are very sorry to see Kate leave the ABC,” said James Spigelman, chairman of the ABC. “The board holds her in high regard. She has been a strong leader of the News Division and on her watch she has transformed the services on offer to Australians everywhere.
Kate was a powerhouse and great leader and will be sorely missed…congrats on the CEO appointment at State Library of Victoria and your continued contribution to public services & the arts
Lets hope she is replaced by a woman.
Surely there is some way that Murdoch can get an IPA ring-in into the job?
Either Mark Scott is not quitting or Torney has figured out that insiders won’t be considered. That’s a shame either way.
Interesting transition, wonder how she will lift profile of a Library
Anne, let’s hope she is replaced by the best person possible. That is far more important than what sex they are.
Thank you Lindsay – exactly.