The members of Brilliant Women extend their warmest congratulations to Ita, a true role model for inclusion and diversity having built a legacy of championing meaningful change in business and society.
David Anderson, the ABC acting managing director, said Ms Buttrose was an "eminent Australian with vast experience as an editor and media executive. Her leadership of the ABC, a highly valued and trusted cultural institution, is welcomed."
Dr Kirstin Ferguson, the ABC acting chair, said Ms Buttrose would be a valuable addition to the ABC board. "Ita Buttrose is one of the greats of Australian media — and an iconic, widely admired Australian. She will bring valuable experience to the ABC board and I look forward to working with her."