Leah Boonthanom has been appointed head of corporate communications for national hybrid-funded broadcaster SBS , effective immediately.
She replaces Nic Christensen who has moved to a consulting role with SBS, after a two-and-a-half-years leading its corporate communications team.
Boonthanom has been a senior member of the SBS corporate communications team for almost three years
SBS director of corporate affairs Clare O’Neil said Boonthanom is well placed to continue the positive momentum.
“I’d also like to thank Nic for his significant contribution in helping drive a strong media presence over these past few years," O’Neil said.
"He has brought a tremendous energy and strategic thinking to the role and made sure our voice has been heard across a range of platforms. We are pleased he will continue to be part of the SBS family.”
Boonthanom said she was excited to take on the new challenge.
“SBS is a media organisation like no other, and I am excited to continue amplifying SBS’s unique position in market," Boonthanom said.
"Having worked in Australia and overseas, I’m so proud of the critical role that SBS plays in telling the bold human stories that connect us all, and how SBS is leading the industry in so many areas.
“Nic’s dynamic leadership has been invaluable, and he leaves a strong Comms team who look forward to working with him in this new consultancy capacity."
Christensen said Boonthanom is someone who embodies and lives the SBS Charter.
"Together with the stellar Comms team, in place, I have every confidence she and the team will continue to tell the SBS story with tremendous passion, integrity and drive," Christensen said.
“I’m immensely proud of what the team has achieved over the past few years and I’m very pleased I’ll still get to work with them in this new consulting role, while also getting to spend a bit more time at home in Melbourne.”
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