Seven has appointed Brett McKeehan as head of digital news.
McKeehan joins the network from CNN Digital Worldwide where he was director of Asia, based in Hong Kong.
In his new role, McKeehan will have editorial oversight of 7NEWS.com.au and will be responsible for driving digital growth and managing the website’s reporting, digital articles, live news coverage, videos, podcasts, and social content.
“Since its inception, 7NEWS.com.au has grown its audience at a phenomenal rate,” says Seven’s director of news and public Affairs Craig McPherson.
“The appointment of Brett will now take us to the next level as we extend our digital news delivery and offerings in line with Seven’s overarching digital strategy and Australia’s number 1 news service.”
McKeehan has also previously worked at South China Morning Post in Hong Kong, The Daily Telegraph, and in the UK at The Sun and News of the World.
“I’m delighted to be returning home to Australia to join Seven Network, one of the country’s most iconic and important brands,” McKeehan says.
“Seven's digital vision is ambitious, innovative and exciting, and I can’t wait to meet the team and get started.”
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