Nine has promoted Hugh Nailon to the newly created role of national TV news director.
Nailon, who will remain as Melbourne TV news director, will provide dedicated oversight of Nine’s state TV news directors and will report to Nine's director of TV news and current affairs, Fiona Dear.
Michael Best has been appointed TV news director in Sydney, overseeing the operations of Nine’s largest TV newsroom.
It’s a return to Nine for Best who previously held reporting and leadership roles as Nine’s Europe correspondent based in London and senior reporter in Brisbane, as well as news director in Perth. Since leaving Nine in 2022, Best has gone on to senior communications and leadership roles at Tattarang and Minderoo, and Gladstone Ports Corporation.
Kendall Bora has been appointed US bureau chief. Currently the executive producer of the Today Show, Bora will be relocating to Los Angeles to lead Nine’s US coverage at a crucial time in global affairs.
Dear said these three appointments underline the calibre of people Nine has leading its news and current affairs division.
“Hugh is one of Australia’s most experienced news leaders, with widespread respect across the industry," she said .
"He was the standout candidate for this national leadership role. Hugh has done a terrific job unofficially acting in this capacity since December, so I am excited to formalise this appointment.
"We’re excited to welcome Michael home to Nine and to 9News Sydney. Michael is a collaborative and supportive leader and a passionate newshound, which is a winning combination for this role. We’re particularly excited about his ability to hit the ground running at Nine, while bringing a new and fresh perspective to the Sydney newsroom.
"Kendall has had a stellar run at Today Show as EP and has spearheaded a number of transformative projects, including the streamlining of the entire Today Show team. With the global focus on all things America, I’m excited about what she can achieve as head of Nine’s famed US bureau.”
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