ABC Managing Director Hugh Marks has announced the appointment of Freya Campbell as Director of Communications.

Freya brings strong credentials in stakeholder engagement, issues management, government relations and developing communications across channels and platforms. 

Currently Freya is Executive Director Strategic Communications at UNSW Sydney, managing external and internal communications, including media and the Vice-Chancellor’s communications.

Previously she was Assistant General Manager of Marketing and Communications at the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), managing a team responsible for communications across 80 locations in 48 markets. 

Freya Campbell: “I’m excited to join the ABC at a time when trust in media has never been more important. Like so many Australians, I grew up with the ABC’s iconic 7PM News theme signalling the nightly ritual of trusted national and global news beamed into the family lounge room. 

“My media consumption across platforms has evolved over the years but the ABC has remained my preferred source of entertainment and information.”

Hugh Marks: “We’re incredibly fortunate to have someone of Freya’s background and skills join the ABC Leadership Team. I can see how much she’ll bring to how we talk about the vital role of the ABC with employees, stakeholders, media and audiences.” 

Freya will start with the ABC on 7 July.