Jenny Webber appointed as new General Manager for Nine NBN

Jenny Webber has been appointed General Manger for NINE NBN.

Ms Webber has a long history with the company starting her career at NBN in 1981 in the publicity/promotions division.

Jenny moved to Nine Queensland in 1988 working her way from the ground up to Managing the Commercial Production department from 1998.

In 2016, she took on the dual role of Head of Commercial Production for both Nine Queensland and Nine Northern NSW, bringing together production teams from 7 regions across Northern NSW and South East Queensland.

Jen commences her new role on Monday, November 30 and will relocate to her “home town” of Newcastle early in the new year.

“What an incredible opportunity to lead the NINE NBN team, relocate to my beautiful home town and remain with Nine, a brand and business I am so proud of.

There’s enormous opportunity for growth, collaboration and partnership across every platform particularly in the digital and content production space. I could not be more excited to lead this team into a new future.”

Along with the day to day management of NBN, Jenny will also oversee the new fully integrated digital and production offering “Nine Direct Production”.

This department is responsible for growing the Nine Digital Direct offering; National and Local Corporate Communications client portfolio; commercial production and service NBN’s promo requirements for marketing and news.

Kylie Blucher will remain as Managing Director of QTQ and NBN.

“Jenny’s appointment will bring a sharpened focus to the NBN business and provide stronger day-to-day support to the team right across Northern NSW. There is no better person for this role.

Jenny’s passion and energy will only strengthen NBN’s connection with the community and our viewers who have warmly welcomed the station into their loungerooms for nearly 60 years.” Kylie Blucher said.