Savvides takes charge of SBS
By Jonas Lopez in Media News on Thursday, 09th July 2020 at 3:08pm
The SBS network has selected George Savvides as the new chairman of the board.
He had spent the past month as interim chair following Dr Bulent Hass Dellal’s exit after two terms lasting a total of ten years. His previous management roles include managing director of Medibank and Medibank Private, and chairing World Vision Australia.
Savvides joined the SBS board in 2017 and had led its remuneration committee, then later moved up to deputy chairman. He also works in the SBS community advisory committee.
“Over 45 years, SBS has played a vital role in informing and shaping Australia, not only meeting the needs of multicultural communities and our First Nations people, but helping all Australians explore and celebrate our diversity. It is a truly unique organisation, supp...
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