High-profile ABC executive departs the broadcaster after two years in role - amid job shakeups at the network
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ABC Chief Content Officer Chris Oliver-Taylor announced on Thursday he will leave the broadcaster on 28 February following two years in the executive role. The head of the content division was appointed to the position in March 2023 by now-outgoing managing director David Anderson, who will depart in March 2025.
![[The head of the content division was appointed to the position in March 2023 by now-outgoing managing director David Anderson, who will depart in March 2025]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/23/06/94421511-14316115-image-m-5_1737613487908.jpg)
It was a move intended to unite the audio and screen teams under a single division, but they have since split once more upon Mr Oliver-Taylor's departure. 'The Chief Content Officer role at the ABC, created in late 2022, was originally designed to oversee Audio, Digital, and Screen content,' Mr Oliver-Taylor told staff.
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'Over the past year, the role and responsibilities have considerably shifted, with audio now reporting directly to the MD and some digital content moved elsewhere. 'These changes, along with a redefined creative vision set by the Board, have prompted me to reflect on the ABC's future needs.'.
ABC Chief Content Officer Chris Oliver-Taylor (pictured) announced on Thursday he will leave the broadcaster on 28 February following two years in the executive role. Mr Oliver-Taylor, who previously held management positions at Netflix, Matchbox Pictures and Fremantle, went on to say it was 'time' to move on from ABC.
He explained he had numerous discussions with the Managing Director and 'reflected' on 'ongoing conversations with the ABC Board and the Chair'. 'There is sadness in this decision but also pride and excitement with the slate that will roll out across 2025 and in future years,' he added.
