Lynley Marshall has been appointed as CEO of ABC International, filling in the position left by Murray Green.

Marshall is one of the corporation’s most experienced leaders who transformed ABC Commercial’s operations in the retail sector. Prior to this appointment, Marshall led the corporation’s New Media and Digital Services team in creating many innovative projects including the ABC’s first broadband and mobile services and the establishment of the its first digital television channels.

The ABC has a very proud tradition in international broadcasting, with Radio Australia providing comprehensive coverage into the Asia-Pacific region for more than 70 years. “We have the opportunity now to develop an integrated international media strategy – capitalising on the strengths of the ABC’s television, radio and news services,” said Marshall.