David Gyngell Explained

David Gyngell
Birth Name:David Liam Barr Gyngell[1]
Birth Place:Australia
Nationality:Australian
Occupation:Television executive
Office1:CEO of Nine Network
Term Start1:25 September 2007
Term End1:4 November 2013
Predecessor1:Eddie McGuire
Successor1:Position dissolved
Term Start2:4 November 2013
Term End2:10 November 2015
Successor2:Hugh Marks
Spouse:Leila McKinnon (2004–present)
Relations:Bruce Gyngell
Skye Gyngell (sister)

David Liam Barr Gyngell (born 1966), an Australian businessman, was the former Chief Executive Officer of Nine Entertainment Co. which owns a string of businesses including the Nine Network and Nine Radio.[2]

Gyngell was the CEO of the Nine Network before resigning in May 2005.[3] After a period of declining ratings compared to Channel Seven, he returned to the job in September 2007,[4] succeeding Eddie McGuire. In November 2013, he was appointed as the CEO of Nine Entertainment Co.[2] He resigned as CEO in 2015, and was replaced by Hugh Marks.[5]

Personal life

Gyngell is the son of Australian television pioneer Bruce Gyngell and the best man and former flatmate of James Packer, whom he first met at Cranbrook School, the former owner of the Nine Network. In 2004, he married journalist and presenter Leila McKinnon.[6] Gyngell's second cousin is Kym Gyngell.

In May 2014, Gyngell was involved in a public brawl with Packer at Bondi Beach.[7] [8] [9] [10] A spokesperson for Gyngell subsequently released a statement saying "he was the instigator of the incident. Had he not turned up at Packer's premises in an angry mood then the confrontation would never have occurred". Gyngell and Packer were both fined $500 for offensive behaviour over the incident.[11]

Notes and References

  1. News: Chessell . James . Dave Gyngell is the man who likes to watch . . 20 May 2011 . 20 May 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110715143852/http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/features/dave-gyngell-is-the-man-who-likes-to-watch/story-e6frgabx-1226056884963 . 15 July 2011 . dead.
  2. Web site: $2b Nine Entertainment float will make CEO David Gyngell a rich man . Whalley . Jeff . 4 November 2013 . Herald Sun . News Ltd . 7 May 2014.
  3. News: Gyngell resigns from Nine . . 9 May 2005 . 20 May 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20101124074910/http://www.theage.com.au/news/Business/Gyngell-resigns-from-Nine/2005/05/09/1115584894573.html . 24 November 2010 . dead.
  4. https://web.archive.org/web/20080422045833/http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0%2C25197%2C22677065-30540%2C00.html It's straight to work as Gyngell flies in
  5. News: Meade. Amanda. David Gyngell steps down as Nine chief, to be replaced by Hugh Marks. 9 November 2015. The Guardian. 9 November 2015.
  6. News: Berry . Sean . Dressed to the Nines for Leila's wedding at Beach . . 12 December 2004 . 20 May 2011 . Browne, Rachel . https://web.archive.org/web/20110828065643/http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/12/11/1102625584713.html . 28 August 2011 . dead.
  7. News: High price for James Packer v David Gyngell street brawl photos. Heffernan, Madeleine. The Sydney Morning Herald. 6 May 2014. 6 May 2014.
  8. News: Exclusive photos: James Packer, Nine CEO David Gyngell in street brawl. news.com.au. 5 May 2014. 6 May 2014. 5 May 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140505165458/http://www.news.com.au/finance/business/exclusive-photos-james-packer-nine-ceo-david-gyngell-in-street-brawl/story-fnki1jcy-1226905548828. dead.
  9. News: Watch video of James Packer, David Gyngell fight on Bondi street. Bodey, Michael. The Australian. 6 May 2014. 6 May 2014.
  10. News: Behind the punch-up between James Packer and David Gyngell. Ferguson, Sarah. 7.30. 5 May 2014. 6 May 2014.
  11. Web site: James Packer and David Gyngell face $500 fine for Bondi street fight. 9 May 2014.