Seven CEO James Warburton departs network

Media executive's exit comes as broadcaster faces a number of controversies

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James Warburton, the chief executive and managing director of Seven West Media, left the company on Thursday, amid a tumultuous period for the broadcaster.

The prominent media executive was due to step down before the end of the financial year, according to executive changes first announced late last year.

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