Channel Seven bloodbath continues as TV bosses wield the axe after network was rocked by Bruce Lehrmann revelations
The revolving door at Channel Seven continues to spin with a series of departures following Bruce Lehrmann’s stunning revelations.
The network announced a reshuffle to its news leadership team on Thursday, including a new news director in Sydney and new executive producers for Sunrise and Weekend Sunrise.
Sean Power will take on the role of news director for Seven Sydney, replacing veteran news chief Neil Warren, who spent 32 years at the network.
Mr. Power will leave his position as executive producer of Sunrise; with current supervising producer Jake Lyle to take over the role.
Mr Lyle is a recent addition to Seven, having only been with the network for six months, previously working on Nine’s Today show and with Ben Fordham at 2GB.
They are among the latest changes at Seven in the wake of Bruce Lehrmann’s damning sex and drugs allegations on the network’s flagship current affairs show, Spotlight.
New executive producers have been announced for Sunrise and Weekend Sunrise in the latest Seven shake-up. Pictured is Sunrise co-host Nat Barr
Sean Power (pictured) will take on the role of news director for Seven Sydney, replacing veteran news chief Neil Warren, who spent 32 years at the network
In April alone, the network lost director of news and current affairs Craig McPherson, general manager James Warburton, commercial director Bruce McWilliam and Spotlight executive producer Mark Llewellyn.
Mr McPherson was replaced earlier this year by director of news and current affairs and editor-in-chief of Seven West Media, Anthony De Ceglie.
In a statement, Mr De Ceglie paid tribute to Mr Warren: ‘Neil is extremely highly regarded by all his colleagues at Seven and across the industry.’
“We are sad to see him go, but wish him all the best, and we are grateful that he will remain for a while to ensure a smooth transition.”
Announcing the new news director for Seven Sydney, Mr De Ceglie said Mr Power’s time at Sunrise was marked by incredible success and creativity.
“I can’t wait to see what he will bring in the important 6pm news bulletin,” he said.
More changes are in store for Channel Seven in the wake of Bruce Lehrmann’s revelations
Veteran TV news producer Richard Cunningham (right) leaves Seven after 36 years, where he worked with David Koch (left)
Commenting on his new appointment, Mr Power said: “The opportunity to lead the Seven News Sydney team in this next chapter is incredibly exciting.”
“We have the best journalists, producers, camera operators and editors in the country, in a new state-of-the-art studio and newsroom, and we will continue to put our audiences first as we tell the stories that matter most to Sydney.”
In other changes at Seven, Holly Fallon will take on the role of executive producer of Weekend Sunrise, while Chloe Flynn will remain executive producer of The Morning Show.
Veteran TV news producer Richard Cunningham is leaving Seven after 36 years.
Mr. Cunningham joined the network after a 20-year career in the newspaper industry, including work as a correspondent in New York and London.
Anthony De Ceglie, director of news and current affairs and editor-in-chief of Channel Seven, Seven West Media (pictured right with former WA Prime Minister Mark McGowan) has moved across the country for his new role
The latest changes at Seven in the wake of the damning sex and drugs allegations in the network’s flagship current affairs programme, Spotlight, following an interview with Bruce Lehrmann (pictured)