Marks’ tenure at Nine has since come under scrutiny, with the results of an independent cultural review finding extensive bullying, harassment and abuses of power of staff, those surveyed over a five-year period, some of which encompasses his time as chief executive. In May, Marks confirmed a former on air presenter had raised concerns about leaking confidential information about them with him directly.
A former lawyer, he has an extensive history on the content side of Australia’s media industry. A former chief executive at television studio Endemol, then-known as Southern Star, also once run by Williams.
After leaving Nine, Marks returned to the content industry, founding his own studio Dreamchaser alongside fellow executive Carl Fennessy.
Kim Williams makes his biggest appointment as ABC chair.Credit: Alex Ellinghausen
The top job at the ABC pays significantly less than its commercial counterparts. Anderson’s total remuneration was $1.16 million in the 2024 financial year. Marks’ full package in his final full year as Nine chief was $2.16 million, down from $4.96 million the year prior.
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The ABC’s board met for the final time in 2024 in the first week of December, signing off on the decision.
The Federal Government announced additional funding for the ABC on Monday evening, as well as a move to legislate both public broadcasters moving to five year funding terms.
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