Glen Kyne will leave Warner Bros. Discovery ANZ, it has been announced.
In a statement released on Wednesday morning, Kyne said he would finish his role as Warner Bros. Discovery ANZ (WBD) head of Networks on July 5, the same day Newshub would close down.
"Glen has done an incredible job of navigating industry disruption. He has been a popular and calming leader; his leadership of the organisation through its recent restructure put empathy and kindness at the forefront, two attributes that everyone who has worked with Glen knows he has in spades," James Gibbons, President, Asia Pacific, WBD said.
"Glen has been a pivotal member of the APAC leadership team, bringing an excellent mix of industry expertise, operational leadership, and commercial acumen to the business.
"Personally, I’ve valued Glen’s counsel and resilience. He has been an excellent partner and I want to take this moment to sincerely thank him for his contribution."
Juliet Peterson, the current Senior Director of Content at WBD, has been appointed to his role with immediate effect.
In a statement, Kyne said he felt it was the right time to step down after the recent remodelling of the business.
"It is a genuine privilege to lead a media business, and to be part of a global company with the world's most recognisable content brands.
"It has been 10 years now working at Flower St under different ownership structures but my love for our business, our people, and our industry has never been stronger. Being a part of Discovery and subsequently Warner Bros Discovery, I was lucky enough to build a true global lens across our ANZ operations, and I've been honoured to have had many wonderful experiences here that I will never forget."
Kyne also referenced the recent proposal that had led to the closure of the Newshub newsroom and the loss of around 300 jobs across the business.
"It goes without saying that it's been a particularly challenging year for our teams, but the grace and professionalism with which they've carried themselves is a true indication of the people and culture here. I want to thank all of our people, and especially the leadership team for their trust, patience and support of me to lead through these years. It's been the highlight of my career."
