Ross Greenwood quits 2GB radio amid Channel 9 takeover
Finance guru Ross Greenwood has shocked listeners by quitting his popular 2GB show, hinting that management changes at the No.1 rating station formed part of his decision.
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Broadcaster Ross Greenwood has announced he is stepping away from radio after 10 years behind the microphone at 2GB, hinting that management changes at the number 1 rating station formed part of his decision.
The finance guru, who has hosted the popular Money News show on the Macquarie Media Network for the past decade, told listeners on Thursday night that he would not return in 2020.
“Tomorrow, I’m going to finish up on Money News,” Greenwood announced.
“I’ve pretty much decided, I’ve been thinking about this for the past 18 months or so, I’ve actually wanted to take a year off and that’s what I’m going to do”.
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Greenwood is also a part of the 9 News team and is regularly seen during finance segments on the Today Show and in the 6pm news, but said his future in television was also up in the air.
Just a quick note to let you know that I'm taking a break from radio @MoneyNewsShow for the next year. With TV, we're negotiating, but I'm looking for a break there as well. After working for 40 years ... it's about time. @9NewsAUS @MoneyNewsShow @2GB873 @NewsTalk4BC @3AW693
— Ross Greenwood (@Ross_Greenwood) December 12, 2019
“(I’m taking a break) certainly from radio, most likely television as well, we’ll just see what happens there”.
While not disclosing the full details, the media veteran informed listeners that Macquarie management wanted to make changes to Money News and he wasn’t on board.
“Here at the radio station, they were keen for it to continue in some way, shape or form but they wanted change. There’s new management here.
“I didn’t necessarily agree with some of the changes they wanted to put in place, so I simply said, ‘this is an easy decision,’ I’ve wanted to take the year off.”
“It’s all good will and that type of thing. We’ll wrap it up tomorrow night.”
Originally published as Ross Greenwood quits 2GB radio amid Channel 9 takeover