SBS Chairman steps down, cites family reasons.
SBS Chairman Nihal Gupta stepping down for family reasons, after a controversial term heading the Board.
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SBS Chairman Nihal Gupta is stepping down from duties today, citing personal family reasons.
He has been Chairman of the SBS Board since October 2014 but his departure follows controversy over his appointment, ahead of other profile candidates including former NSW Premier Nick Greiner. Last year Labor’s Communication Spokesman Jason Clare called for his sacking after he refused to answer senate hearing questions over whether he misled Malcolm Turnbull on his business experience.
In a single-line statement he said, “It has been a privilege to Chair SBS and I wish the organisation all the best for the future.”
Deputy Chair Dr Dellal said: “The SBS Board understands and fully respects Mr Gupta’s decision.
“We thank Mr Gupta for his valuable contribution to SBS and wish him well.”
SBS Deputy Chair Dr Dellal will act as Chairman until the Government undertakes a process to appoint a new Chair.
The Board now comprises non-executive directors, Dr Bulent Hass Dellal AO (Deputy Chair), Michael Ebeid (Managing Director), Peeyush Gupta, Patricia Azarias, Jacqueline Hey, Daryl Karp, Dorothy West and William Lenehan.
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I’m sorry , but like Auburn Council, SBS needs to be properly audited and investigated. And the board and management sacked if need be. Sucking lazily and frequently on the public teat has become an excuse for poor performance, nepotism and clear incompetence. UK executive buy ins…Really? I believe that working at SBS ( from those that do and I know ) is an exercise in role playing and HR crap, not creating informative, vibrant programming. Look at the British buy in programming that props up the schedule! Where is real Australian content in programming here ? SBS management is a bad joke, all they want is a job for life ( and jibs for their mates ) and being able to work the smallest number of hours possible. But who will dare challenge this organisation ? What an expensive joke …Australia…
SBS Board is appointed by government.
In this case a political appointment of a Liberal Party supporter from the small business community, without properly assessing his business or public broadcasting experience.