The ABC has introduced the appointment of Rachel Millar as the brand new head of leisure, overseeing packages comparable to Hard Quiz, The Weekly with Charlie Pickering, Gruen and the Fresh Blood comedy initiative.

Millar has labored throughout packages together with Shaun Micallef’s Mad as Hell, Rove, Andrew Denton’s Interview, Spicks and Specks, Kath and Kim and Aunty Donna.

Rachel Millar stated: “I fell in love with Entertainment shows growing up watching the ABC, so it’s an honour to be given the opportunity to take on the role of Head of Entertainment. The ABC has been the home of so many groundbreaking entertainment programs over the years, it’s a thrill to be able to continue the tradition of fostering great Australian talent, both in front of and behind the camera.”

Millar has been the appearing head of leisure since August 7 and takes up the place with the ABC Content division efficient instantly. Joining head of scripted Rachel Okine, head of factual Susie Jones, head of kids’s and household Libbie Doherty and head of arts, music and occasions Kath Earle-Millar rounds out an all-female display management group reporting to Jennifer Collins.

Jennifer Collins stated: “I am thrilled to have Rachel at the helm of our entertainment slate. She is one of the best and most highly respected creative entertainment execs in this country and I can’t wait for her to get her hands on the development slate for our ABC audiences who love their comedy & entertainment”.

ABC chief content material officer Chris Oliver-Taylor stated: “I am delighted that with Rachel’s appointment, the ABC’s Entertainment, Factual, Arts, Music & Events, Children’s and Family and Scripted teams are all led by female leaders. It is a wonderful testament to Jen Collins as Head of Screen and her leadership that we have managed to attract and retain colleagues of the calibre of Susie Jones, Libbie Doherty, Kath Earle, Rachel Okine and now joined by Rachel Millar.”

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