Starhub appoints Michelle Lee Guthrie as independent non-executive director

She currently works at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

Ms Guthrie is the Managing Director of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, one of Australia's most valued creative and cultural institutions. Since becoming MD in May 2016, she has led the national broadcaster in a new strategic direction focused on digital transformation in a fast-changing, fragmented and increasingly global media market.

Ms Guthrie has extensive experience and expertise in media management, content development, and a detailed knowledge of both traditional broadcasting and the new digital media landscape. Over the last 25 years, she has worked for a range of broadcasting and media organisations in Australia, Europe and Asia, including BSkyB, Star TV and Google.

Ms Guthrie is ideally placed to guide StarHub's strategic development, with her extensive knowledge of the Asian media market, digital technology and digital disruption. Ms Guthrie currently serves on the board of Auckland International Airport Ltd. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and Law (Honours) from Sydney University.