John Palmer | MANAGING DIRECTOR (MEDIA)
John is one of the most experienced sports producers in Australia. Before beginning Castle Media, he had previously been Head of Production for IMG Media and NBN/One80 Digital. John has almost twenty years experience in event production, including the leading iconic events in Australian sport. John has worked in association with all of the major networks, including Nine, Ten, Seven, Foxsports and Foxtel.
Major Events:
1995-1998: Australian National Basketball League (Producer/Executive Producer)
1996-2003: Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race (Producer/Executive Producer)
1996-2001: Melbourne Cup Carnival (Senior Producer)
1996-2005: Sun Herald City 2 Surf (Producer/Executive Producer)
1998-2001: V8 Supercars (Producer)
1999: World Netball Championships – Christchurch, NZ (Exec. Producer)
1999: Gold Coast Indycar (Producer)
2000: Sailing – Sydney Olympic Games (Head of Production)
2002-2005: ASP World Surfing Tour (Executive Producer)
2002-2007: Australian Ironman Triathlon (Executive Producer)
2003: Rugby World Cup (Manager of Production – World Feed Distribution)
2003-2006: Australian Open Tennis (Executive Producer – World Feed)
2004-2006: Australian PGA Tour (Executive Producer)
2006-2008: Australian Surf Life Saving Championships (Executive Producer)
2006 - 2008: NIB Coolangatta Gold
2006: Official IOC Winter Olympics Preview Documentary (Executive Producer)
2006: Melbourne Commonwealth Games (Head of Production-TWI Management)
2007 – 2008: Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman Series (Executive Producer)
2007 - 2008: Sydney Christmas Parade (Executive Producer)
2008: Chad Reed Super X Series (Executive Producer)
2009: Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman Series (Executive Producer)
John is dedicated to establishing a high quality production company in his hometown of Newcastle. He credits his success with an ability to surround himself with talented and passionate people.
John has been married to his beautiful wife Meagen for over 16 years and has 4 wonderful children…Ashleigh, Mitchell (Rookie), Jack and Ben. |
