David Leckie
David Leckie AM | |
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CEO of Nine Network | |
In office 1990–2001 | |
CEO of Seven West Media | |
In office 2003–2012 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | 4 May 1951
Died | 20 July 2021 Robertson, New South Wales, Australia | (aged 70)
Spouses | Barbara Spence (m. 1978)Skye McLeod (m. 1995) |
Children | 3 |
Parent(s) | Ron and Joyce Leckie |
Education | Newington College Macquarie University |
Occupation | Media executive |
David John Leckie
Early life and education
Leckie was born in Sydney[3] on 4 May 1951.[4] His father, Ron, was head of the transport division at Unilever; his mother was Joyce.[5] He was their first child,[3] and he had two brothers, Stuart and Ian.[4] Leckie was raised on the North Shore,[5] and attended Newington College from 1962 to 1968.[6] He then studied at Macquarie University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in economic and financial studies. Afterwards he travelled around Europe, where he also worked for Saatchi & Saatchi in London.[5]
Career
Leckie joined in 1977 the Melbourne branch of Nine,
In January 2001 he was appointed for a four-year period as a
Leckie joined the
Personal life
Leckie's first wife was Barbara Spence (1978-1995).
Leckie cut his finger in a garage door in 2008.[3][5] This injury led to sepsis, resulting in his being placed in an induced coma at St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney.[5] His health did not completely recover from that infection,[10] and he later scaled back on his engagements in order to recuperate.[5][12]
Leckie died on the morning of 20 July 2021 in Robertson, New South Wales. He was 70 and had suffered from a lengthy illness prior to his death.[3][11]
After his death, Leckie was posthumously appointed
References
- ^ Who's Who in Australia (Crown Content Melb, 2007), p. 1224: "Leckie, David John (1951–)"
- ^ "AAP, Seven West appoints new boss", Yahoo! Finance Australia.
- ^ a b c d e "David Leckie, one of Australia's former leading television executives, dies aged 70". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 20 July 2021. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
- ^ a b c de Ruyter, Troy (20 July 2021). "Legendary TV boss David Leckie dies at the age of 70". The Sunday Times. Perth. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Samios, Zoe; Steffens, Miriam (20 July 2021). "'Big Wave (Dave)': Vale David Leckie 1951–2021". The Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on 20 July 2021. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
- ^ Newington College Register of Past Students 1863–1998 (Syd, 1999) pp 115
- ^ Lea Wright: "Leckie tries on a size nine", Sydney Morning Herald, August 30, 1990.
- ^ David Dale: "Nine on top after Leckie sacking but Ten wins 16-39s", Sydney Morning Herald, 16. July 2002
- ^ Wu, Crystal (20 July 2021). "Legendary TV executive David Leckie dies aged 70". Sky News Australia. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
- ^ a b Hornery, Andrew (20 July 2021). "'Last of the rock star CEOs': Television boss David Leckie dead at 70". The Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on 20 July 2021. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
- ^ a b c "'Television giant': former Nine and Seven executive David Leckie dies aged 70". The Guardian. London. Australian Associated Press. 20 July 2021. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
- ^ Hornery, Andrew (16 April 2008). "Seven chief in induced coma". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 16 April 2008.
- ^ "Queen's Birthday 2022 Honours - the full list". Sydney Morning Herald. Nine Entertainment Co. 12 June 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.