Mr David Anderson

David Anderson has been the Interim CEO of the National Heart Foundation of Australia since June 2026.
Prior to this, David was the Managing Director of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and has spent more than 30 years in the media industry.
David established himself as a leader in public broadcasting, advocating for public interest journalism and has been responsible for commissioning some of the most successful Australian programs across all genres.
David played a pivotal role in leading the ABC in its transformation into a modern digital media organisation, providing trusted online and on-demand content for the changing needs and expectations of audiences.
As Managing Director, David also led the expansion of the ABC’s presence in regional Australia and the Pacific region. David was an inaugural member of the global task force on public media.
Working with international peers, he promoted and defended public broadcasting with a particular focus on the safety of journalists and fighting mis and disinformation.
David served on the national board of the National Heart Foundation of Australia before taking up the role of Interim CEO.