Brent Williams becomes Nine’s director of sport

Nine’s former head of cricket and tennis, Brent Williams, has been called up to become the company’s director of sport.

He fills the void left by Tom Malone, who recently moved across to head up Nine’s radio assets, including 2GB and 3AW.

Williams will report into Darren Wick, Nine’s director of news and current affairs, as part of a new management structure . Wick said this will enable Nine’s sport and news teams to collaborate closely on major projects.