Hugh Marks, Managing Director of the ABC, will Address the National Press Club of Australia.
Blurb:
Managing Director Hugh Marks will set out his vision for a confident ABC that connects and engages all Australians in a changing media environment.
Bio:
Hugh Marks commenced as Managing Director of the ABC in March 2025.
Hugh has extensive experience as a senior executive in content production, broadcasting and digital media, both in Australia and overseas.
During his tenure as CEO of Nine, Hugh completed the transformation of the business from a legacy broadcasting business to a future focused digital media business with market leading interests across each of broadcasting, publishing, streaming, marketplaces and radio, including leading and successfully integrating Australia’s largest recent media transaction through the merger with Fairfax Media and acquisition of minorities in Macquarie Radio.
Hugh has also had ownership and management interests in a number of independent companies providing content for broadcast and pay TV, talent management, and digital video production, including seven years as CEO of the ASX listed Southern Star Group, Australia’s then largest independent production and distribution group.
Hugh was an authority member of the Australian Communications and Media Authority for more than two years.
