Jane Palfreyman steps into SBS acting managing director role

Jane Palfreyman, the SBS chief marketing and commercial officer, has been appointed acting managing director by the station’s board as it searches for a new boss.

This comes after James Taylor stepped down from the role last week after 13 years at the broadcaster, in order to head up Ooh Media.

SBS Board acting chair, Christine Zeitz, said the interim appointment “provides continuity of leadership and ensures an orderly transition until the next managing director is appointed.”