David Gyngell

David Gyngell
Born	David Liam Barr Gyngell[1] 1966 Australia
Nationality	Australian
Occupation	Chief Exective Officer
Years active	2005–present
Spouse	Leila McKinnon (2004-present)

David Gyngell (born 1966) is the CEO of Australian commercial broadcasting network Channel Nine. He is currently serving his second stint as CEO after resigning from the job in May 2005.^[2] After a period of declining ratings compared to Channel Seven he returned to the job in October 2007,^[3] succeeding Eddie McGuire.

Gyngell is the son of Australian television pioneer Bruce Gyngell, the best man and former flatmate of James Packer whom he first met at Cranbrook School, the former owner of Channel 9. In 2004 he married Channel 9 journalist and presenter Leila McKinnon.^[4] David's second cousin is Kym Gyngell.^{[citation needed]}

References

1. ^ Chessell, James (20 May 2011). "Dave Gyngell is the man who likes to watch". The Australian. Archived from the original on 20 May 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/5yobGqihS. Retrieved 20 May 2011. 
2. ^ "Gyngell resigns from Nine". The Age. 9 May 2005. Archived from the original on 20 May 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/5yobQkVNO. Retrieved 20 May 2011. 
3. ^ It's straight to work as Gyngell flies in^{[dead link]}
4. ^ Berry, Sean; Browne, Rachel (12 December 2004). "Dressed to the Nines for Leila's wedding at Beach". The Sun-Herald. Archived from the original on 20 May 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/5yobjSpoc. Retrieved 20 May 2011. 

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Date of birth	1966
Place of birth	Australia
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