Essential Media Taps Network Ten Exec as Commercial Director

Essential Media and Entertainment has appointed Kate Brady, who joins the company from Network Ten, as commercial director.

In her new role, Brady will focus on commercial interests and business affairs for the company’s TV, theatrical and digital content. She will report to CEO Chris Hilton.

Brady joins Essential Media from Network Ten, where she served as network business affairs manager. She has held senior commercial and legal positions across Australia’s leading networks and production companies, including ABC, Matchbox Pictures and Cordell Jigsaw Zapruder.

Hilton stated: “Kate will be a terrific asset to Essential with her extensive legal and commercial experience across both financing and production business affairs and we are delighted to welcome her aboard.”