Amanda Laing, Nine’s managing director of Streaming and Broadcast, is leaving the Australian media company as part of a wider restructure.
Ms Laing returned to Nine in April 2025 and was responsible for Channel 9, streaming platform 9Now, subscription service Stan and the company’s radio operations.
Her departure follows the announcement that Australian Financial Review editor-in-chief James Chessell is also leaving the Nine-owned publication to join independent media venture Rampart.
Restructure brings further changes at Nine
Ms Laing joined the business during a major overhaul led by chief executive Matt Stanton, which split Nine’s operations into Streaming and Broadcast, Publishing and Marketplaces.
She was tasked with integrating the company’s broadcast and streaming activities, including Stan and 9Now. The division underwent substantial changes during her tenure, with more than 50 job cuts announced in late 2025.
Ms Laing also oversaw Nine’s Originals strategy and was involved in major sports broadcasting agreements.
Her exit comes days after she promoted Nine’s 2027 programming slate at the company’s Upfront presentation. In a LinkedIn post five days ago, she described the offering as “bold, high voltage, authentic” and said it would be a major year for Channel 9, 9Now and Stan.
She also recently highlighted Nine’s agreement to extend its Australian Premier League broadcasting and streaming rights for a further six years.
Ms Laing previously spent more than six years at Foxtel Group, where she was chief commercial and content officer and managing director of Binge. Her latest role at Nine marked her second period with the company, where she had previously held senior positions including managing director.
Her departure comes as Nine continues a broad cost-cutting programme, with the company targeting $160 million in reductions by June 2027. Its free-to-air television business has faced falling advertising revenue, while Stan has increased earnings despite a decline in subscriber numbers.
