TVNZ appoints Brent McAnulty as Acting Chief Executive Officer

Brent McAnulty has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of TVNZ by the Board of Directors, following the departure of the current Chief Executive Officer, Simon Power, and will assume this position on July 1st.

McAnulty has been with TVNZ for nearly 14 years. He currently leads TVNZ’s Legal and Corporate Affairs team, responsible for risk management, governance, broadcasting standards, legal compliance as well as external media and government relations.

TVNZ’s Chair, Andy Coupe welcomes the continuity Brent’s appointment will provide the organisation.

“Brent’s long tenure and broad experience within TVNZ will ensure a seamless leadership transition for the business. 

“TVNZ has a busy year ahead, with an extensive sports line-up arriving in July, an election year to cover and a significant digital transformation programme of work underway. This appointment ensures the business can continue its positive momentum into the new financial year.”