Harold Mitchell becomes chairman of Free TV

August 13, 2013 12:58

UPDATED: Days after stepping back from Aegis Media, Harold Mitchell has been revealed as the new chairman of industry body Free TV.

Mitchell takes the chair four months after the resignation of former Nine managing director Jeff Brown, who chose to step down after infighting among the major television networks over proposed changes to the media ownership rules made his position untenable.

One of Australia’s longest serving and most senior media buyers, Mitchell’s appointment comes days after he formerly stepped down as chairman of Aegis.

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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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Mufti 13 Aug 13

“He is close to current Nine boss David Gyngell, as well as Seven part owner Kerry Stokes. He is also close to the Murdoch family. Lachlan Murdoch is the current chairman of Ten”.

Harold makes it his business to be “close” to everyone. A few years back in a Good Weekend profile he so aptly said: “I work on a need to know basis, and I need to know everything.”

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