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Luke Costin

Changing channels as former Nine chief takes ABC reins

The ABC chair says Hugh Marks' broad experience is rare and will be critical to the broadcaster. (Rohan Thomson/AAP PHOTOS)

The appointment of a former Nine boss to lead the Australia's national broadcaster shows the change agenda being driven from the top, a media expert says.

Hugh Marks was unveiled on Tuesday as the next ABC managing director after 30 years in production, programming and distribution at several media companies.

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