FreeTV CEO Julie Flynn to retire after 15 years leading the free-to-air television body

March 16, 2016 11:50

FreeTV CEO Julie Flynn has announced she will depart the role after 15 years as the head of one of Australia’s most powerful media industry bodies.

Flynn departing the TV industry role after 15 years.

Flynn: the voice of the commercial FreeTV industry in Canberra for 15 years

Flynn, who has been in the role since 2001, was a key lobbyist for the industry at a time of major change for sector.

Chairman of the FreeTV Board, Harold Mitchell, said the Board had reluctantly accepted Flynn’s decision to retire, and praised her contribution: “Julie has been a remarkably effective participant and advocate in a complex area of public policy.

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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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