Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited announced the appointment of Mandy Pattinson as a Non-Executive Director, effective immediately. Mandy is currently an executive consultant, drawing on her more than 25 years experience in the media and entertainment industries both locally and internationally.

Prior to this, Mandy spent more than 10 years at the global media giant, Discovery Communications. In her role as Executive Vice President and General Manager - Australia, New Zealand & Pacific Islands, Mandy led a team focusing on building audience engagement with local programming, promotion and award-winning production initiatives, driving the rapid growth of Discovery's brand portfolio across factual, sports, general entertainment and childrens' subscription TV channels and on-demand services locally in Australia and New Zealand. Mandy previously held senior positions in the Consumer & Multimedia division of Optus across legal, regulatory, television and new media content.

Mandy was also a Board member of ASTRA, the Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association. Mandy is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and has a Master of Laws Degree from the University of NSW (Honours).