Richard Freudenstein has been appointed to the board of directors of realestate.com.au Ltd.
Freudenstein is the chief executive of News Digital Media, the digital media division of News Limited.
Freudenstein is responsible for the rapid growth of News Digital Media’s operations encompassing the existing websites along with new businesses spanning internet, mobile, broadband and other emerging technologies.
The operations of News Digital Media include NEWS.com.au, FOXSPORTS.com.au, truelocal.com.au, homesite.com.au, careerone.com.au, CARSguide.com.au, in2mobi.com.au, related online activities involving News Limited newspapers, and the Australian versions of Fox Interactive Media sites myspace.com, IGN.com and rottentomatoes.com.
Prior to joining News Digital Media in October 2006, he spent seven years at British Sky Broadcasting (Sky), the last six as chief operating officer, and has also held a number of senior roles with FOXTEL in Australia.
During his time in the United Kingdom, Richard served as Chairman of the Royal Television Society, Chairman of Nickelodeon UK and as a Director of the English National Ballet.
By Kathryn O’Meara
