Channel 9 Darwin leaving its Garden Hills headquarters; general manager Andy Bruyn stepping down

CHANNEL 9 Darwin is leaving its Garden Hills headquarters as general manager Andy Bruyn revealed he was stepping down from his position after 28 years at the helm of the station

Channel 9 Station general manager Andy Bruyn is stepping down from his position after 28 years at the helm of the station

CHANNEL 9 Darwin is leaving its Garden Hills headquarters to set up a new HQ in the Darwin CBD.

Station general manager Andy Bruyn announced the shift on Monday, at the same time revealing he was stepping down from his position after 28 years at the helm of the station.

Mr Bruyn has been with Nine for 37 years and said the decision to leave was his.

The Darwin Channel 9 studios at The Gardens.

“It is important to make it clear that this was my decision … Channel 9 has been a glorious part of my life,” Mr Bruyn said.

“Darwin is home and I will be staying here, but after 28 years as the GM the timing was right to step away.”

Mr Bruyn’s responsibilities will be taken by Steve Shervill.

Mr Shervill will also continue to lead the station’s sales team.

Mr Bruyn said Channel 9’s new CBD headquarters would be on Mitchell St at the corner of McLachlan Street.

“Our relocation to the city is expected to be completed in July/August this year,” he said.

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“We are currently working through plans for the future of the existing long-term site at The Gardens.

“Nine has a long commitment to Darwin and this change is part of our ongoing investment in the Territory.

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“It will ensure that from an employee perspective, you have modern facilities and that our Darwin operations — including news — are located in the heart of the city.”