Leadership

Our Executive Team

Jodi O'Donnell

Chief Executive Officer

Jodi is responsible for aligning the TVNZ team to ensure we provide New Zealanders with their favourite content however they choose to watch it. This includes delivering opportunities for advertisers to connect with audiences.

Nadia Tolich

Chief News and Content Officer

Nadia oversees the performance of our news and content offering across TVNZ 1, 2, DUKE and TVNZ+. This includes looking after teams responsible for newsgathering and ensuring fair and balanced news reporting, as well as managing teams who commission and acquire entertaining local and international content for audiences.

Bernadette Kelly

Chief People and Corporate Officer

Bernadette oversees the various teams that support our business units, including legal, regulation, corporate affairs, people and culture and operational areas like studios, production and facilities.

Valerie Walshe

Chief Revenue Officer

Valerie's team is responsible for championing our customers and partnering with agencies and advertisers to deliver revenue through our sales and content solutions teams.

Rob Hutchinson

Chief Digital Officer

Rob's team covers everything from new product direction and development, to our business systems, technology and digital transformation.

Tracey Richardson

Chief Financial Officer

Tracey's team is responsible for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations

Our Board of Directors

Andrew Barclay Chair Andrew is a senior investment banker with over 25 years experience in international and domestic capital markets. He is a Chartered Accountant Fellow.
Andrew Barclay Chair	Andrew is a senior investment banker with over 25 years experience in international and domestic capital markets. He is a Chartered Accountant Fellow.
Andrew Barclay	Chair	Andrew is a senior investment banker with over 25 years experience in international and domestic capital markets. He is a Chartered Accountant Fellow.
Keren Blakey Keren brings more than three decades of governance, audit and risk leadership, including 18 years as a PwC partner and, most recently, Chair of PwC New Zealand. Keren has worked across the media and entertainment sector throughout her career. Keren is currently a Non-Executive Director on Southern Cross Medical Care Society, a Non- Executive Director on Naylor Love, serves on the Financial Markets Authority’s Auditor Oversight Committee and is a trustee of the University of Auckland Foundation. Keren is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors.
Keren Blakey	Keren brings more than three decades of governance, audit and risk leadership, including 18 years as a PwC partner and, most recently, Chair of PwC New Zealand. Keren has worked across the media and entertainment sector throughout her career. Keren is currently a Non-Executive Director on Southern Cross Medical Care Society, a Non- Executive Director on Naylor Love, serves on the Financial Markets Authority’s Auditor Oversight Committee and is a trustee of the University of Auckland Foundation. Keren is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors.
Keren Blakey		Keren brings more than three decades of governance, audit and risk leadership, including 18 years as a PwC partner and, most recently, Chair of PwC New Zealand. Keren has worked across the media and entertainment sector throughout her career. Keren is currently a Non-Executive Director on Southern Cross Medical Care Society, a Non- Executive Director on Naylor Love, serves on the Financial Markets Authority’s Auditor Oversight Committee and is a trustee of the University of Auckland Foundation. Keren is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors.
John Fellet John is a 45 year veteran of the international and domestic broadcast industry. He is a member of the Institute of Directors and a qualified accountant.
John Fellet	John is a 45 year veteran of the international and domestic broadcast industry. He is a member of the Institute of Directors and a qualified accountant.
John Fellet		John is a 45 year veteran of the international and domestic broadcast industry. He is a member of the Institute of Directors and a qualified accountant.
Mandy Pattinson Mandy Pattinson is a Non-Executive Director and Consultant drawing on over 25 years experience in the media and entertainment industries both locally and internationally. Prior to this, Mandy spent over a decade with global media giant, Discovery Networks, driving the rapid growth of Discovery’s brand portfolio and audiences across pay TV channels, on demand services and award-winning local productions in Australia, New Zealand & Pacific Islands. She previously held senior roles as an in-house entertainment and sports lawyer at Optus, ISL Sport and Universal, in Australia and the UK. She was also a Board member of the Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association, is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and has a Master of Laws from the University of NSW (Hons), specialising in Media & Communications.
Mandy Pattinson	Mandy Pattinson is a Non-Executive Director and Consultant drawing on over 25 years experience in the media and entertainment industries both locally and internationally. Prior to this, Mandy spent over a decade with global media giant, Discovery Networks, driving the rapid growth of Discovery’s brand portfolio and audiences across pay TV channels, on demand services and award-winning local productions in Australia, New Zealand & Pacific Islands. She previously held senior roles as an in-house entertainment and sports lawyer at Optus, ISL Sport and Universal, in Australia and the UK. She was also a Board member of the Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association, is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and has a Master of Laws from the University of NSW (Hons), specialising in Media & Communications.
Mandy Pattinson		Mandy Pattinson is a Non-Executive Director and Consultant drawing on over 25 years experience in the media and entertainment industries both locally and internationally. Prior to this, Mandy spent over a decade with global media giant, Discovery Networks, driving the rapid growth of Discovery’s brand portfolio and audiences across pay TV channels, on demand services and award-winning local productions in Australia, New Zealand & Pacific Islands. She previously held senior roles as an in-house entertainment and sports lawyer at Optus, ISL Sport and Universal, in Australia and the UK. She was also a Board member of the Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association, is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and has a Master of Laws from the University of NSW (Hons), specialising in Media & Communications.
Aliesha Staples Aliesha comes from an 18-year film industry and VR/AR technology background. She is the founder of Staples VR, an emerging tech consultancy and development company, and the co-founder of Click Studios. Aliesha is currently the CEO of StaplesVR, and working as director who specialises in innovation and digital disruption.
Aliesha Staples	Aliesha comes from an 18-year film industry and VR/AR technology background. She is the founder of Staples VR, an emerging tech consultancy and development company, and the co-founder of Click Studios. Aliesha is currently the CEO of StaplesVR, and working as director who specialises in innovation and digital disruption.
Aliesha Staples		Aliesha comes from an 18-year film industry and VR/AR technology background. She is the founder of Staples VR, an emerging tech consultancy and development company, and the co-founder of Click Studios. Aliesha is currently the CEO of StaplesVR, and working as director who specialises in innovation and digital disruption.
John Quirk John is a professional director with an extensive business and governance career. He has deep experience in technology and digital transformation. As a strategic investment and corporate advisor his specialist area was high tech / high growth companies going global. He is a director of Harmoney Corp, and Chair of Aeroqual Ltd and Portainer.io Ltd. He is also the former Chair of the Kordia Group and was a director on the Strong Public Media initiatives. John is a chartered member of the Institute of Directors.
John Quirk	John is a professional director with an extensive business and governance career. He has deep experience in technology and digital transformation. As a strategic investment and corporate advisor his specialist area was high tech / high growth companies going global. He is a director of Harmoney Corp, and Chair of Aeroqual Ltd and Portainer.io Ltd. He is also the former Chair of the Kordia Group and was a director on the Strong Public Media initiatives. John is a chartered member of the Institute of Directors.
John Quirk		John is a professional director with an extensive business and governance career. He has deep experience in technology and digital transformation. As a strategic investment and corporate advisor his specialist area was high tech / high growth companies going global. He is a director of Harmoney Corp, and Chair of Aeroqual Ltd and Portainer.io Ltd. He is also the former Chair of the Kordia Group and was a director on the Strong Public Media initiatives. John is a chartered member of the Institute of Directors.

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