New Director of Television for BBC Worldwide Australia

SYDNEY: BBC Worldwide Australia has appointed Deirdre Brennan as the director of television for its channels business.

Brennan is responsible for production, programming, acquisitions, on-air promotions and presentations for BBC Worldwide’s portfolio of channels within Australasia. Brennan joins BBC Worldwide from Nickelodeon Australia, where she has been director of programming since 2007.

Brennan replaces Brendan Dahill, who will exit BBC Worldwide on August 5.

Tony Iffland, BBC Worldwide Australia’s general manager, said, “Deirdre brings a wealth of knowledge, vision and skill to this role. She has made a dynamic contribution to Australia’s subscription television industry. BBC Worldwide Channels is set for an exciting period of growth, and Deirdre is ideally suited to strengthen its position in the Australasian television landscape.”

Brennan added: "It is a great privilege to join Tony Iffland and the BBC Worldwide Channels team. The opportunity to be involved with their unique content and brands is incredibly exciting."