TVNZ Appoints New Executive Team Members

Nadia Tolich has been appointed to the newly created Chief News and Content Officer role. Tolich joins TVNZ from Stuff where she was most recently Managing Director of Stuff Digital. Tolich brings an extensive background in broadcast, journalism and content creation spanning roles at major media organisation across New Zealand and Australia.

Rob Hutchinson will take up the role of Chief Digital Officer in a permanent capacity from 1 May. Hutchinson has been an integral part of TVNZ’s leadership team since he joined the business in 2021, spearheading major revenue and data initiatives for TVNZ+. As Acting Chief Digital Officer, Hutchinson has been leading TVNZ’s major technology investment programme which will modernise the business’ core infrastructure. Prior to his time at TVNZ, Hutchinson held senior executive positions at both Fairfax (Stuff) and in Australia at the ABC.

Finally, Bernadette Kelly will join TVNZ in July in the newly created role of Chief People and Corporate Officer. Kelly has extensive executive leadership experience across both private and government-owned organisations, most recently as Chief People, Safety and Reputation Officer at Pāmu Farms. Before this, Kelly held senior leadership positions at a range of organisations including Air New Zealand and New Zealand Lotteries Company.

TVNZ Chief Executive, Jodi O’Donnell said the three Executive appointments were exciting ones for the business. “In 2024 the TVNZ Executive team was reshaped to better support and drive our digital future. I’m pleased to announce three highly experienced and capable individuals in key roles on this team.

Nadia is a skilled leader with a strong media background. She cares deeply about New Zealand audiences and understands what they want. She has demonstrated leadership in changing media environments, and this will be crucial in helping TVNZ to transform to a digital-first business while keeping viewers at the heart of what we do.

I’m delighted to have a leader of Bernadette’s calibre join TVNZ too. Her experience across both the public and private sector brings a unique perspective to the Executive table. It’s also fantastic to have Rob continuing his exceptional leadership of TVNZ’s Digital arm. Rob is a highly respected leader in our business and I know this appointment will be well received by TVNZers.”

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