Hugh Marks has extensive experience as a senior executive in content production, broadcasting and digital media, both in Australia and overseas.

During his tenure as CEO of Nine, Hugh completed the transformation of the business from a legacy broadcasting business to a future focussed digital media business with market leading interests across each of Broadcasting, Publishing, Streaming, Marketplaces and Radio. Including driving and successfully integrating Australia’s largest recent media transaction through the merger with Fairfax Media and acquisition of minorities in Macquarie Radio.

Hugh has also had ownership and management interests in a number of independent companies providing content for broadcast and pay TV, talent management, and digital video production, including 7 years as CEO of the ASX listed Southern Star Group, Australia’s then largest independent production and distribution group.

Hugh was an authority member of the Australian Communications and Media Authority for more than two years.