Taylor takes SBS helm permanently
By Jonas Lopez in Media News on Monday, 22nd October 2018 at 2:33pmJames Taylor has been officially confirmed as SBS’ new managing director, after over two weeks in an acting capacity.
SBS board chairman Dr Bulent Hass Dellal said Taylor landed the position due to his media experience and in-depth knowledge of the network, from operations to finance. He was also lauded for developing strong relations with the executive panel and the network’s production teams, especially in important projects.
Taylor joined the company in 2012 as head of corporate finance but was promoted to CFO the following year. He was appointed acting MD in the wake of Michael Ebeid’s departure this month. He had been previously employed by Deloitte Australia, BT, and ABC, where he served seven years as corporate development chief.
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