Chessell has resigned after 2½ years in the role,though he will continue to work with the business,according to Nine chief executive Mike Sneesby.
“It has been an absolute thrill to work in and around our newsrooms for the best part of two decades. Even on the not-so-good days it’s the best job in the world,” Chessell told staff.
“The business of journalism can be a little self-serving but it’s undeniable our mastheads are pumping out more meaningful stories,taking more risks on matters of public interest and reaching more Australians than any other media outlet.”
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Before his appointment in 2021,Chessell was group executive editor of Nine’s metro mastheads. Maguire was appointed executive editor following his promotion.
Starting his career atThe Age,Chessell’s career in journalism includes stints atThe Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian Financial Review and News Corp’s The Australian.
He moved to London asThe Australian Financial Review’s European correspondent in 2014,returning in 2018 to Sydney after being appointed at the metro mastheads.