Seven West Media has promoted Katie Finney to national television sales director, effective immediately.
She replaces national sales director of television Georgie Nichols who has resigned.
This week Seven announced a new operating model designed to "optimise its television business for a digital future", which saw 100 redundancies and the creation of three divisions: Television, Digital and Western Australia.
Finney will report to group managing director Seven television Angus Ross and work closely with Seven’s national digital sales director Rachel Page and with Vikki Friscic, who was appointed to the new role of head of sales strategy and enablement.
Ross said he looks forward to working closely with Finney.
"Katie has been with Seven for more than 20 years, most recently as director of 7RED, and her passion for Seven and television is unmatched," Ross said.
"No one has a deeper understanding of our business or is better placed to help take us forward.
“Katie will be working closely with Rachel to ensure we deliver cross-screen synergies and audience-led solutions across the screens of Seven.
"Both Katie and Rachel will work hand in glove with Vikki on creating and executing the best strategies for Seven and our clients.
“On behalf of everyone at Seven, I’d like to sincerely thank Georgie for her contribution over the past six years.
"She made the decision to explore new opportunities several weeks ago and will leave with our gratitude and very best wishes."
Finney said it’s a privilege to take on this role as the team transforms Seven for the future.
"With the best content to engage audiences at scale and an incredible sales team that leverages these audiences with strategic opportunities, we are uniquely positioned to connect brands to consumers," Finney said.
“I could not be more excited to work with our agency and client partners to drive long term, future-facing business outcomes.”
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