Australian Broadcasting Corp managing director Michelle Guthrie has resigned abruptly and can go away the general public broadcaster two and half years into her five-year time period.
In an announcement Monday morning native time, ABC chairman Justin Milne mentioned Guthrie’s continued management “was not in the best interests of the ABC”, following discussions that had lasted a number of months.
“In resolving to seek fresh leadership, the Board’s foremost consideration was the long-term interests of our own people and the millions of Australians who engage with ABC content every week,” Milne mentioned.
“This decision has been driven by our commitment to deliver the best possible outcomes for our loyal audiences and the best possible experience for our own people. We understand that transitions can be disruptive in the short-term. However, the ABC is fortunate to have an experienced and capable executive team that will provide continuity in the months ahead,” he added.
“The board wishes to thank Michelle for her contribution to the ABC. We are very grateful for all her hard work,” Milne concluded.
ABC Head of Television, David Anderson a 20-year veteran of the broadcaster shall be performing managing director, whereas a seek for a brand new managing director is undertaken.
Guthrie was a former govt at each Google and News Corp and had launched into an formidable digital transformation of the broadcaster. She was the group’s first ever feminine managing director.
The ABC has been the topic of serious finances cuts with ensuing workers cuts within the final 5 years and in an interview on the ABC’s information channel Milne mentioned that Guthrie’s relationship with the federal government “could have been better”.
This article initially appeared in THR.com.
