David Leckie ends 13 year association with Seven Network

Alex Hayes

July 13, 2016 8:08

One Australia’s most successful and colourful Australian TV executives David Leckie is ending his association with the Seven Network after 13 years.

Leckie is the man credited with turning around the fortunes of Seven in the mid-2000s, when as CEO he masterminded a programming revolution which saw him deliver consecutive ratings years wins, with the network on course to seal its 11th win in a row in the coming weeks.

End of an era: Leckie

He was replaced as CEO of Network Seven by then programming boss Tim Worner in 2010, and stepped down as CEO of Seven West Media in mid-2012 due to ill health, but was kept on as an advisor until this week.

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Alex Hayes

Alex Hayes worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2017 in roles including editor and head of Mumbrella Bespoke.

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Pepsi Monster 14 Jul 16

Somewhat surprised to learn this dino was still there. I assume they found him during some sort of archaeological works happening in a car park escavation somewhere.

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