Jason Winstanley named as RNZ’s next chief executive
Jason Winstanley has been appointed as the next chief executive of Radio New Zealand (RNZ), set to take office in 2027. He will succeed Paul Thompson, who is stepping down after 13 years of leadership.
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Jason Winstanley has been named as RNZ's new chief executive and will take up the role in 2027.
He will replace current RNZ head Paul Thompson, who is leaving the organisation at the end of the year after 13 years in the top job.
Winstanley's start date and transitional arrangements are still to be confirmed.
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