SPA Congratulates Hugh Marks on ABC Appointment – Today, Screen Producers Australia (SPA) congratulates Hugh Marks on his appointment as the new Managing Director of the ABC.
Hugh Marks is one of Australia’s most experienced media executives, with 30+ years of local and international experience in broadcasting, streaming and screen production.
“We congratulate Hugh on his appointment to this critical position for our screen industry. Hugh understands the challenges of running successful and sustainable screen businesses, which are essential for the ABC to deliver Australian content that audiences enjoy here and around the world,”
– said SPA CEO Matthew Deaner.
Hugh has previously steered SPA member businesses Southern Star Group, now known as Endemol Shine Australia and most recently, Dreamchaser.
“Hugh has considerable experience in the content industry and a deep strategic understanding and knowledge of the critical relationships needed in our sector to navigate the challenges in making and delivering Australian content to audiences.
“He also has deep experience of the range of policy levers available to governments to ensure Australians receive Australian stories on their screens. Our industry, its content businesses and its workforce are all interconnected, so the policy landscape, including the ABC’s role, must be thought of as part of an overall ecology that needs to be successfully balanced to ensure that we are positively advancing the industry.
“It’s a very challenging time for many working to deliver Australian stories – and the ABC is one of the most important elements in ensuring our sector’s ongoing health and stability,”
– said Mr Deaner.
Hugh has been appointed for a five-year term.
In January 2024, SPA also welcomed Kim William AM as Chair of the ABC and, in August, congratulated outgoing Managing Director David Anderson on his years of ABC leadership.
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