The announcement comes off the back of the release of the company's latest trading update.
The company warns "economic and market uncertainty" will likely dampen momentum through the back half of the year.
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Matt Stanton: 'I can’t think of a better person to re-invigorate Nine’s strategy to be the leader in the digital video market.'
Laing's appointment comes at a time when Nine is seeking stability after a turbulent period.
Phil Waugh: 'This is a significant step forward for rugby in Australia.'
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Catherine West: 'Stanton took on the acting role with a clear mandate to drive change'.
Nine continues to see strong audience engagement across its platforms, with Stanton highlighting robust growth in total TV, streaming, and publishing.
Catherine West: 'In a challenging market environment, we have continued to perform well operationally while simultaneously strengthening our strategic position and implementing...