Richard Freudenstein

Non-Executive Director at Coles Group

Richard Freudenstein has been a Director of REA Group Limited since 2006, including as Chairman from 2007 to 2012. He is also currently a board member of Cricket Australia, Deputy Chancellor of the University of Sydney and a member of the Advisory Committee of start-up artificial intelligence software company Afiniti Ltd. Richard was previously Chief Executive Officer of Foxtel (2011 to 2016), Chief Executive Officer of The Australian and News Digital Media at News Ltd (2006 to 2010), and Chief Operating Officer at British Sky Broadcasting plc (2000 to 2006). His previous board positions include Ten Network Holdings (2015 to 2016), Foxtel (2009 to 2011), ESPN STAR Sports ESS (2009 to 2012), Nickelodeon UK (2003 to 2006, Chairman), Bell Shakespeare Company (2007 to 2013), English National Ballet (2003 to 2006) and Royal Television Society UK (2005 to 2006, Chairman). Richard has a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney.

Richard Freudenstein is Chair of the People and Culture Committee and a member of the Nomination Committee.

Timeline

  • Non-Executive Director

    Current role

  • Board Member