Leadership change at Nine as Jamie Gilbert-Smith exits role

Nine has confirmed the departure of Jamie Gilbert-Smith, Director of Trade Marketing, following a strategic restructure of the Trade Marketing team.

In a note to staff shared this week, Matt James, Chief Sales Officer, acknowledged the “tough decision” to realign parts of the business, resulting in the disestablishment of the Director of Trade Marketing role.

Gilbert-Smith will officially leave the business at the end of this week.

“After careful consideration, and as part of our ongoing efforts to align our business needs, we have made the tough decision to restructure the Trade Marketing team, impacting the role of Director of Trade Marketing,” the internal email read.

Since joining Nine nearly three years ago, Gilbert-Smith has played a key role in evolving the company’s Trade Marketing strategy, leading efforts to bolster the brand's presence in market.

“We are grateful for Jamie's contributions and the impact he has had on our team,” the message continued. “I personally would like to thank him for his commitment, professionalism, and dedication during his time with us.”

Gilbert-Smith’s departure marks a notable change in the structure of Nine’s trade-facing operations as the company continues to refine its approach to market engagement.

Staff were invited to join in wishing him the best in his future endeavours.

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