Seven Media Group has appointed former Paramount ANZ finance boss Natasha Coxhead as its new director of finance – TV & Streaming, bringing some serious international media finance experience into the fold.
Coxhead will lead the commercial finance function across Seven’s television and streaming portfolio from 11 November, overseeing financial strategy, commercial performance, strategic investments and cost transformation.
She will work closely with Managing Director – TV & Streaming Angus Ross and the wider leadership team as Seven looks to drive growth and operational efficiency across its broadcast and digital operations.
Coxhead joins Seven from Paramount Australia and New Zealand, where she most recently served as VP of finance, leading commercial finance operations and business planning.
Before that, she spent more than a decade at UK broadcaster ITV in a string of senior commercial and finance roles, including Director of Financial Reporting and Control, Programme Director: Business Systems Strategy and Finance Director: Commercial.
She began her career in audit and assurance with Ernst & Young across Auckland and Dublin.
Seven Media Group CFO Scott Butterworth said Coxhead’s experience across major international broadcasters made her a strong addition to the leadership team.
“Her extensive track record across major international broadcasters like ITV and Paramount, combined with her strong focus on cost transformation, strategic growth, and high-performing team culture, makes her an exceptional addition to our leadership team as we continue to evolve our TV and streaming business,” Butterworth said.
Coxhead said she was looking forward to joining Seven at an important time for the television and streaming business.
“I’m looking forward to partnering with Angus and the leadership team to build on Seven’s strong audience position and drive long-term sustainable growth,” she said.
Coxhead will report to Butterworth in her new role.
