Nine CEO to oversee sprawling TV division after top executive’s exit

The Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 24, 2026

Amanda Laing joined the company in 2025 and oversaw Channel Nine, 9Now, and Stan but the company announced on Thursday that she is leaving.

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