Former Nine Entertainment boss Hugh Marks to take the helm of the ABC

Former Nine Entertainment chief executive Hugh Marks has been appointed as the new managing director of the ABC and has signalled the national broadcaster will need to "make choices" about its priorities to maintain the quality of its news and programs. Mr Williams said the new managing director would bring "a strong history of innovation in online delivery" to the organisation as it considered the best ways to bring news, current affairs, light entertainment and drama to Australians. A focus on audience trust and quality content Mr Marks said he was "energised" about leading the ABC when he officially starts in March, given its "unique position" in Australia's media landscape. Mr Anderson says he will remain in the role at the request of ABC chair Kim Williams until a new managing director is appointed, likely early next year.