Reuters executive Simon Robinson expected to replace Justin Stevens as ABC news director
by Amanda Meade Media correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#75XQ5)
Hugh Marks refuses to confirm or deny to Senate estimates that he threatened to terminate Stevens if he didn't resign
A top news executive from Reuters, Simon Robinson, is expected to be appointed as news director of the ABC in coming days, Guardian Australia can reveal.
He will be the external replacement for Justin Stevens who resigned on Wednesday after four years in the role, citing personal and professional reasons.
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