David has enjoyed a successful career in media for almost 30 years, with a long history as a television executive and a strong track record in television production and commissioning successful programs across all genres.Before his appointment as Managing Director, David was the Director Entertainment & Specialist, responsible for all broadcast television networks (ABCTV, ABC Kids, ABC Comedy, ABC ME) as well as ABC radio music networks (triple j, Double j, Classic, Country and Jazz), podcasts and Radio National. This also includes on-demand products and services (iview, ABC Listen, ABC Kids Listen, ABC Kids), and network websites and apps.During his tenure with the ABC David has held a number of senior executive roles, including Director Television, Director of the ABC’s Digital Network and Director of Strategy & Planning. In his capacity as Director of Strategy & Planning, David worked to refocus expenditure towards audience-focused content, products and services; and as Director of Digital Network he lead ABC's digital transformation by identifying ways to engage new audiences and creating a personalised and connected online network.Note: This is a personal account. Any activity on it (posts, comments, likes) is that of the account holder, and not an expression of the views or position of the ABC.