Nine MD Jeff Browne resigns Channel Nine managing director Jeff Browne with Lisa Wilkinson and Alicia Loxley. Picture: Nic Gibson NINE Network's managing director Jeff Browne has resigned. He will end seven years in the job on August 1, and take up a new part-time role as executive director of commercial at Nine Entertainment Co. Mr Browne had played a major role in securing Nine's new broadcast rights for the National Rugby League and cricket, plus Nine's purchase of WIN's television operations in Adelaide. Nine chief executive David Gyngell said Mr Browne was leaving the broadcaster in fantastic shape. "He leaves us in a much stronger position than when he came on board," Mr Gyngell said in a statement. "I am also exceptionally proud of the winning culture we have built together and I am confident there are great things ahead for the Network," he said. Staff under Mr Browne will now report to Mr Gyngell.