TVNZ Executive and Leadership Team

Jodi O'Donnell, the Chief Executive Officer at TVNZ, directs the overarching strategic vision for the national broadcasting network. Overseeing the entire organizational structure, the Chief Executive Officer ensures alignment between public service mandates and commercial performance across New Zealand and the Pacific region. This leadership role involves managing high-level relationships with stakeholders and the Board to drive long-term sustainability. By prioritizing digital innovation and content accessibility, Jodi O'Donnell shapes the future of free-to-air media. O'Donnell maintains a focus on operational excellence, ensuring that the network remains a primary source of information and entertainment for diverse audiences. Through rigorous oversight of corporate governance and market expansion, the Chief Executive Officer secures the competitive position of the network in an evolving digital landscape, ultimately fostering growth and maintaining the integrity of the public broadcasting mission.

Tracey Richardson, the Chief Financial Officer at TVNZ, manages the fiscal health and capital allocation strategies for the broadcasting network. Overseeing financial planning, reporting, and risk management, the Chief Financial Officer ensures the efficient distribution of resources across all operational departments. This leadership role involves providing critical financial analysis to the Board to support informed decision-making regarding investments in technology and content production. By maintaining rigorous internal controls and transparency, Tracey Richardson safeguards the financial stability of the organization. Richardson directs the budgeting process to align with the long-term growth objectives of the network across the Pacific region. Through the optimization of cost structures and the monitoring of economic trends, the Chief Financial Officer drives operational efficiency, ensuring that the network remains financially resilient while fulfilling the public service mandate of providing high-quality television content to the public.

Vicki Jackways, the President at TVNZ, oversees the operational execution of the network's core broadcasting and production activities. Directing the day-to-day functions of the organization, the President ensures that content delivery remains consistent with the high standards expected by audiences throughout New Zealand. This leadership role involves coordinating between creative teams and technical departments to streamline production workflows and enhance output quality. By fostering a culture of operational agility, Vicki Jackways enables the network to respond rapidly to changing viewer preferences and market demands. Jackways manages the integration of new broadcasting technologies to improve reach and accessibility across the Pacific region. Through the supervision of internal processes and cross-functional collaboration, the President drives efficiency and innovation, ensuring that the network maintains its status as a leading public broadcaster while achieving operational excellence in every aspect of the media business.

Valerie Walshe, the Chief Revenue Officer at TVNZ, architects the commercial strategy to maximize advertising and partnership income across the network. Overseeing the sales and marketing divisions, the Chief Revenue Officer drives revenue growth by leveraging data-driven insights to reach audiences throughout New Zealand. This leadership role involves collaborating with the executive team to align commercial objectives with content programming schedules. By optimizing advertising inventory and developing new monetization streams, Valerie Walshe directly impacts the financial health of the organization. Walshe manages complex client relationships and agency partnerships to ensure consistent market share expansion. Through the implementation of advanced digital advertising solutions, the Chief Revenue Officer enhances the value proposition for advertisers while maintaining the quality of the viewer experience, ultimately securing the necessary capital to support the broader public broadcasting goals of the network.