Annabelle Herd Named COO of Network Ten

Annabelle Herd, previously Network Ten’s director of corporate and regulatory affairs, has been appointed chief operating officer.

As COO, Herd will work under Paul Anderson, the CEO of Network Ten. Her new position includes a variety of business functions and is effective immediately.

Herd was first hired by Network Ten in 2004. Earlier in her career, she was senior adviser to Federal Communications Minister, Senator the Hon. Richard Alston. She also worked in government relations for Virgin Mobile Australia.

Anderson commented: “Annabelle has been responsible for leading Ten’s corporate position in a complex media landscape.

“She is a strong and trusted leader and has the qualities for this position, both now and into the future. I am delighted that she has agreed to take on this new role.”