Former ABC exec appointed CEO for December Media

Former ABC2 Channel Controller Stuart Menzies has been appointed CEO of Melbourne-based production house December Media, producers of The Doctor Blake Mysteries.

Prior to joining ABC in 2004 he was a partner and producer with December Films. At ABC he spent six years as Head of Documentaries before being appointed as the First Controller of ABC2. He left ABC in mid 2014.

Executive Chairman of December Media, Tony Wright said, “I have known Stuart for many years in different roles and I’m really excited by the energy and enthusiasm that he brings to his work. He is the right person to lead December Media and position the company at a time that it is doing so much dynamic work.”

Stuart Menzies said, “I loved my time at the ABC but I am an independent producer at heart.  December Media has been a first rate company for many years producing a string of great shows and opportunities abound for growth.”

He is also an Executive Producer on documentary series Howard on Menzies, for Smith & Nasht Pty Ltd.

Menzies and his family recently returned to Melbourne from Sydney.