Phil Hobden

Phil Hobden is an experienced media operations leader with a career spanning over three decades, currently serving as the General Manager of Media Operations at TVNZ since November 2008. In this role, Phil oversees a team of over 65 staff across various media logistics and production functions. Previous positions include Planning & Operations Manager at The Creative Hub, where responsibilities included managing internal SLAs and financial compliance, and Presentation & Captioning Manager, focusing on transitioning to a tapeless broadcast environment. Prior to TVNZ, Phil held several key roles at BskyB, including Head of Presentation & EPG Services for all Sky channels, where management of promotional campaign targets for £120 million of airtime was a main focus. Phil's educational background includes a Professional Certificate in Management from Nottingham Trent University and a degree in Advertising & Marketing from the University of Auckland.