Former Nine Executive Appointed Managing Director of Australia’s ABC

Former Nine Entertainment CEO will take over his new role from March 10, 2025.

Logos for Australia's public broadcaster ABC are seen in Sydney, Australia, on Sept. 27, 2018. SAEED KHAN/AFP via Getty Images

Former Nine Entertainment CEO Hugh Marks has been appointed the new managing director of Australia’s national public broadcaster, with his tenure beginning in March 2025.

The announcement was made by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s (ABC) Chair Kim Williams on Dec. 17, following a unanimous decision by its Board after a domestic and international search.