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Lancey Peatey: Lance Peatey, Digital Media, ESPN "The last interesting book that I read was….The Happiest Refuge by Anh Do!"

Alex Hay: Alex Hay, EPG and Listings Relations Manager, Foxtel "My first job was…an entertainer at a children’s play centre. It still haunts me!"

Tim Daley: Tim Daley, Program Director, The Country Music Channel, "I know it’s not cool but I love the Beverly Hillbillies! ."

Leigh Allen: Leigh Allen, Manager, Marketing & IMS
"I know it’s not cool but I love staying in on a Saturday night, watching a movie and going to bed early! ."

Andrew Maiden: Andrew Maiden, CEO, ASTRA
"I have been greatly influenced in life by….principled leaders. I’ve found them in business and politics."

Glenn Urquhart: Glenn Urquhart, Group Creative Director, The LifeStyle Channels
"My guiltiest pleasure is... Lionel Richie."

Chris Keely: Chris Keely, General Manager, STUDIO & World Movies
"My friends say that I... know how to entertain – whether it’s a programming line-up or a Friday night get-together at my place."

Shaun James: Shaun James, General Manager – The Music Channels - FNA, Foxtel
"The person I most admire is....my wife, my kids, my wife"

Stan Grant: Host of NewsNight and International Editor at SKY NEWS
" I have been greatly influenced in life by...people who persevere through adversity"

Rebecca Heap: Director of Content & Partnerships, Foxtel
"My guiltiest pleasure is....weekend naps, champagne and a good cup of tea"

Tim Christlieb: Head of Programming & Production, BBC Worldwide
"I know its not cool but I love... X Factor"

Louise Benham: Programming and Production Director, Disney Channels Australia and New Zealand, Walt Disney Company Australia

"I know its not cool but I love... musicals"

Jerry Butterfield: Creative & Marketing Director, Fox International Channels

"At school, I was known for... being cleverer than I looked."

Stephen Dole: Business Manager, ThoroughVision

"My favourite movie of all time is... Gallipoli – just a brilliant movie"

Tom Saunders: Senior Meteorologist, The Weather Channel

"I know it’s not cool but I love... doing online IQ tests and playing board games. I also like going in mud runs."

Ed Smith: Executive Director, Sales & Marketing, Foxtel

"The person that most influenced my decisions in life when I was younger was... Bad Ed"

Conor Woods: General Manager, Setanta

"My favourite movie of all time is... Casablanca"

Carolyn Booth: Head of Operational Change, Foxtel

"One of my favourite series on STV is... Dexter"

Robi Stanton: VP & General Manager, Australia & New Zealand, Turner - CNN, Cartoon Network, Boomerang & TCM

"My first job was... performing as a possum at Marion Street Children’s Theatre school holiday pantomimes."

Craig Corcoran: Sales Director, Aurora Community Channel

"My favourite movie of all time is... Caddy Shack of course, could there be anything else?"

Jo Booth: Program Management Office, Ai Media

"My first job was... tap dancing teacher- aged 13."

Hugh Baldwin: Director, Television & Digital Content, Nickelodeon

"When I’m not at work I spend my time....Playing with my kids. Playing music. Often both. My daughter plays drums, I play guitar, my wife plays bass and my son plays Bon Scott. Together we play face-melting rock."

Sean Sparks: Director, Ad Sales, Disney Media Networks

"My guiltiest pleasure is... couchtime, Fox Sports, remote"

Melanie Tsakiris: Marketing Manager, MCN

"My guiltiest pleasure is….enjoying a long massage"

Linda Hassan: Head of Channel Partnerships, Ignite Media Brands

"My first job was…a Media Assistant at a tiny advertising agency called Hughson Isles Advertising."

Gary Spranger: Digital Media & Captioning Supervisor, FOXTEL

"My guiltiest pleasure is...downing a pack of Oreos..."

Vanessa Hollins, Publicity Manager, Showtime

Vanessa Hollins: Publicity Manager, Showtime Movie Channels

"My friends say that I am... always changing my mind and looking to the future."

Sally Ellis: Internal Marketing Manager, AUSTAR

"I know it’s not cool but I love... the music of Meat Loaf and Tina Turner – very loud!."

Margaret Murphy

Margaret Murphy: Executive Producer, STUDIO

"My favourite movie of all time is any movie with a dancing Gene Kelly."

Michael Neill: Head of Production & Programming, FOX FOOTY

"I love a fresh take on an old problem."

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