Channel Nine chief financial officer Simon Kelly to depart in May

January 6, 2016 6:07

Kelly: departing Nine after four years.

Nine Entertainment’s chief financial officer Simon Kelly will leave the network on 31 May, 2016, after four years in the role.

Kelly has been a key player in the media company throughout a turbulent period overseeing both its finances and its operations. He also served as chief operations officer, working closely with former CEO David Gyngell as he negotiated to save the company in 2012 by convincing its lenders to take equity, in the sale of both magazine division ACP and events business Nine Live while also shepherding the company to a successful re-listing on the ASX.

The senior media executive was touted as a potential successor for Gyngell but was later tipped to leave the role after last year’s promotion of group general counsel Amanda Laing.

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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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