DIRECTOR OF TELEVISION, ABC TELEVISION

Richard Finlayson joined the ABC as Director of Television in 2013. He has worked in media since 1985, beginning his career as a print journalist in regional NSW. He has built and sold his own successful media and television production business, and worked for some years in subscription television. In 2009, he became Chief Operating Officer at the SBS. In his time at SBS Richard significantly increased commercial revenue, led its growing subscription television business, and spearheaded the network’s expansion onto emerging digital platforms.