Network Ten announced the appointment of Paul Anderson as Chief Operating Officer, reporting to Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Hamish McLennan on April 10.

Anderson will continue as Network Ten’s Chief Financial Officer in addition to his new responsibilities.

McLennan said: “The strong executive team I have built at Network Ten over the past year will allow the company to address its operational challenges and execute its turnaround strategy.

“Paul has been a great support to me in my role as Chief Executive Officer and as I take on the additional responsibilities of Executive Chairman, it is appropriate to expand his role.

“Paul has been an outstanding contributor to the company, has a deep understanding of our business and is well respected throughout Network Ten and by the Board,” he said.

Anderson joined Network Ten in 2003 and has held various senior finance roles with the company. He was appointed Chief Financial Officer in March 2011.

Anderson said: “I’m delighted to be given these additional responsibilities and this new role.

“During my 11 years with Network Ten I’ve been lucky enough to have worked with some great people and been given some great opportunities. Hamish and I have worked closely together for the past 13 months. I look forward to expanding on that work and building Network Ten’s ratings, revenue, earnings and returns to shareholders.”