Changing of the guard: Exciting new role for Leah Boonthanom at SBS

Leah Boonthanom has been appointed Head of Corporate Communications for national broadcaster SBS.

For almost three years, Boonthanom has managed the broadcaster’s internal communications and those surrounding the SBS Audio division, including overseeing communications around the Audio division’s Language Services Review and its rebrand of SBS Radio to SBS Audio.

She replaces Nic Christensen (pictured above with Leah), who has moved to a consulting role with SBS, after a two-and-a-half-year stint leading its Corporate Communications team.

“Leah is well placed to continue the positive momentum that we have built – telling the story of SBS as a uniquely placed national broadcaster at the intersection of public and commercial media,” says Clare O’Neil, SBS Director of Corporate Affairs.

“I’d also like to thank Nic for his significant contribution in helping drive a strong media presence over these past few years.”

Boonthanom says she’s excited to take on the new challenge.

“SBS is a media organisation like no other, and I am excited to continue amplifying SBS’s unique position in market. Having worked in Australia and overseas, I’m so proud of the critical role that SBS plays in telling the bold human stories that connect us all, and how SBS is leading the industry in so many areas.”

“Nic’s dynamic leadership has been invaluable, and he leaves a strong Comms team who look forward to working with him in this new consultancy capacity.”

Christensen says “Leah is someone who embodies and lives the SBS Charter and together with the stellar Comms team, in place, I have every confidence she and the team will continue to tell the SBS story with tremendous passion, integrity and drive.”