Nine Entertainment Co. has named Martyn Roberts as its next Chief Financial Officer, with the appointment to take effect on 8 September 2025.
Roberts will report directly to CEO Matt Stanton as he steps into the senior finance role. News of his appointment came a day after the company delivered its full-year results.
Roberts brings long experience in financial and corporate strategy roles across ASX-listed and global consumer businesses.
He was most recently CFO at Ramsay Health Care, and previously held the Group CFO post at Coca-Cola Amatil. Earlier in his career, he worked in senior roles at Woolworths and Louis Vuitton.
Stanton said the appointment is a strong fit for the business: “I am delighted to welcome Martyn to Nine. He brings extensive experience across a range of consumer-related industries, which together with his financial pedigree and ASX-market experience, makes him a great fit with Nine.”
The transition also marks the end of Graeme Cassells’ tenure as Acting CFO.
“I’d also like to acknowledge Graeme Cassells who stepped into the role as Acting CFO, and was a great support to me particularly as we worked through Nine2028 and the sale of our stake in Domain. To ensure a smooth transition, Graeme will remain with Nine until his retirement at the end of the year,” Stanton added.
Matt Stanton
Looking ahead
Roberts said he is joining the business at an important time: “Nine is a great Australian company and I’m excited about joining the team. The recent sale of Domain has left the Group with a strong balance sheet to capitalise on its leading market position in media in Australia.
“I am similarly convinced of the growth opportunities of the business and look forward to working with the Board and Matt and the team to ensure we can optimise the performance of Nine’s portfolio of media assets.”
Roberts is also a board member of the Group of 100, a leading representative body for CFOs, and is active in shaping financial and regulatory frameworks in Australia. A chartered accountant in England and Wales, he completed a Bachelor of Science (Hons) at the University of York.