Mandy Pattinson becomes non-executive director of Nine

Nine Entertainment Co. has appointed Mandy Pattinson as a non-executive director, effective immediately.

Pattinson is currently an executive consultant, drawing on her more than 25 years experience in the media and entertainment industries both locally and internationally.

Prior to this, she spent more than 10 years at Discovery Communications. In her role as EVP and GM for Australia, New Zealand & Pacific Islands, Pattinson led a team focusing on building audience engagement with local programming, promotion and production initiatives, driving the growth of Discovery’s brand portfolio across factual, sports, general entertainment and childrens’ subscription TV channels and on-demand services locally in Australia and New Zealand.

She also previously held senior positions in the consumer and multimedia division of Optus across legal, regulatory, television and new media content, as well as serving as a board member of ASTRA, the Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association.

Nine chairman Peter Costello said the company Pattinson has a wealth of experience in the Australian media sector and brings particular strength in premium subscription television content and multi-platform strategies.

"We believe Mandy adds valuable skills to our Board as we continue to navigate and build Nine’s position within the Australian media sector," he said.

Pattinson said she is thrilled to join the Nine Board.

"Media has always been my passion, and Nine is clearly at the forefront of the evolution of the media sector in Australia," she said.

"The Group is well-positioned to build on its significant achievements in repositioning the business for its digital future.”