Kate Torney
Kate Torney OAM | |
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| Education | Bachelor of Arts (Media Studies) |
| Alma mater | RMIT University |
| Occupation | CEO State Library of Victoria |
Kate Torney OAM is the CEO of the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and was formerly the CEO of the State Library of Victoria from 2015 to 2021.[1] She took over the CEO role of the library from Sue Roberts.[2][3][4]
Torney was the ABC News (Australia) Director[5] for the final six years of a 20-year career there,[6] from 2009 to 2015.[3] During this time, Torney oversaw the launch of ABC News 24. Before her role as Director, she had worked in a variety of roles, including as a radio and TV reporter, producer, bureau chief, executive producer and editor.[7] Altogether she spent 25 years in journalism.[3]
Torney is a member and former Chair of National and State Libraries Australia (NSLA),[8] and serves on the boards of Circus Oz, The Conversation, and the Judith Neilson Institute of Journalism and Ideas. She was formerly a member of the Ministerial Council for Volunteers and the Ministerial Council for the Creative State.[3][9]
References[]
- ^ "Exit Interview: Kate Torney, CEO, State Library of Victoria". ArtsHub.
- ^ "Chief librarians & presidents". State Library Victoria. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
- ^ a b c d "Kate Torney". Australian Book Review. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "State Library Victoria welcomes new CEO Kate Torney". State Library Victoria. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
- ^ "Kate Torney | About the ABC". about.abc.net.au. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
- ^ Hardford, Aisha Dow and Sonia (24 July 2015). "ABC news director Kate Torney quits to manage State Library of Victoria". The Age. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
- ^ "Shock as ABC news director Kate Torney quits". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
- ^ "Members | National and State Libraries Australia". www.nsla.org.au. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
- ^ "Leadership team". State Library Victoria. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
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