Annmarie Duff Becomes Tvnz Programming GM
TVNZ Announces General Manager Programming
Stephen Smith, Assistant CEO/Head of Content announced the appointment today of a new role of General Manager
Programming for TVNZ. The successful applicant is Annemarie Duff, TVNZ's Marketing Director. In addition to the
substantial experience and knowledge she has from this role, Annemarie's television experience spans 20 years working in
television at ITV in the UK, Channel 7 in Australia and Canwest NZ where she held various positions including Director
of Sales and Head of Communications.
"Annemarie has contributed immensely to the success and implementation of TVNZ's direction as New Zealand's television
public broadcaster. Her understanding of broadcasting and TVNZ in particular will be invaluable to shaping the content
TVNZ provides New Zealanders," said Stephen Smith.
Lauren James, TVNZ's General Manager Sales, is delighted with Annemarie's appointment, commenting, "Annemarie's
extensive sales and marketing background in the television industry will provide fresh appreciation of the commercial
realities of the media environment."
The new role is in line with changes in the Content Department and will ensure TVNZ has the right structure, capability
and accountability to increase the quality and quantity of NZ content on air.
The role will take effect immediately.