Julian Delany is the chief digital officer for News Digital Networks Australia (News DNA) responsible for the business’ overall digital product development, commercial growth, digital partnerships and new digital assets, building high performing digital networks in the key categories of news and lifestyle. In this role he is also accountable for Australia’s number one news site, news.com.au and the country’s leading parenting site, Kidspot.com.au as managing director of the brands. Mr Delany has a strong track record of building brands, developing products that connect with consumers and using the latest technologies to deliver outstanding results. Under his leadership news.com.au has firmly established the position of Australia’s leading source of news and become an essential part of Australian’s daily lives, on whichever platform they choose to access it. Mr Delany joined news.com.au from Foxtel where he spent 10 years leading the growth of The Weather Channel. As general manager he was responsible for the strategy, delivery and operational management of The Weather Channel’s broadcast on Foxtel along with delivery of commercial, digital and interactive products.