David Gyngell quits Nine after eight years as CEO to be replaced by Hugh Marks

November 9, 2015 9:49

Nine Entertainment Co’s talismanic CEO David Gyngell has stepped down from the company to be replaced by director Hugh Marks.

Gyngell: departing Nine after eight years

Gyngell, who has led Nine since 2007 and helped rebuild and re-list the broadcaster on the ASX will remain on the board of Nine, but Marks will take the CEO’s role immediately.

“Personally, I am sad to see David stepping down from his active management role, however I am delighted he will be continuing his long association with Nine as a non-Executive director,” said Nine chairman David Haslingden in the ASX announcement.

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Nic Christensen

Nic Christensen worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2016, in roles including deputy editor and media & technology editor. He is former media writer for The Australian and has also worked as a reporter for The Daily Telegraph and senior producer for Radio 2GB.

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