Michael Carrington Appointed Head of Children’s at ABC TV

SYDNEY: Michael Carrington, currently CEO of Zodiak Kids Studios, is taking on the role of head of children’s and education at Australia’s ABC TV.

Carrington is a veteran of the kids’ TV business, with more than 20 years of experience in the sector. His previous roles include VP of global content and executive producer at HIT Entertainment, chief content officer at Cartoon Network, and controller of CBeebies, in addition to various posts at LEGO Media, Discovery Communications, Amazon Films and Network Ten.

Carrington assumes the new post in a few months.

Richard Finlayson, ABC’s director of television, said: “Michael brings to the ABC a wealth of knowledge and international experience in children’s television. We look forward to working with Michael in the important new role of head of children’s and education, as we continue to lead the way in sharing trustworthy, entertaining and educational content with our youngest audiences.”

Carrington added: “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time at Zodiak Kids. It’s a company full of great people with huge ambitions and an inspirational leader in Jean-Philippe Randisi. However, when the call came with the offer to return to the place of my birth, Australia, to take up this exciting and challenging new role for the ABC, I couldn’t say ‘no.’

“The ABC has several fantastic children’s channels, the renowned ABC KIDS iview app, and first class talent both in front of and behind the camera. I’m really looking forward to joining them and playing my role in building upon their success in engaging and inspiring generations of Australian children.”