Nine Network MD Jeff Browne steps down

July 10, 2013 11:26

Nine Network managing director Jeff Browne is stepping down but will instead take on a new part time role with the company.

Browne, has been in the role since November 2010, and has responsibility for the TV network and also the Nine Entertainment Co businesses in Melbourne.

The managing director of the TV network told staff of his departure in an email this morning writing: “After giving the matter a lot of thought over recent months, I have decided to finish up in my role as Managing Director of Nine Network Australia.”

“I am gratified that I can make that decision when Nine is in such a strong position, having secured new agreements with Rugby League, Cricket and WIN – including the purchase of Adelaide and the pending acquisition of Perth and when our program schedule is performing the best it has in all of my 7 years here. I am also exceptionally proud of the winning culture we have built over our time together and I am confident there great things ahead for Nine.”

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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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