We thank him for his vision and leadership and wish him every success as he embarks on this next chapter," katanya.

Apresiasi serupa juga datang dari jajaran direksi televisi SBS melalui Director of Television Kathryn Fink yang menilai kontribusi Godfrey sangat krusial bagi reputasi stasiun televisi tersebut.

"SBS’s standing as a broadcaster renowned for bold ideas, fearless documentary-making and distinctive drama is due in no small part to John’s commissioning acumen and creative ambition," tutur Fink.

Fink menegaskan bahwa kepemimpinan Godfrey berhasil memperkuat posisi SBS sebagai pelopor inklusi di depan maupun di belakang kamera melalui pedoman inklusi komisioning.

"John’s passion for ensuring the diversity of Australia is reflected not just in the stories we tell at SBS, but in who tells them, has underpinned our position as a leader in inclusion in the sector," jelasnya.

Fink juga menyoroti berbagai inisiatif penting yang diluncurkan Godfrey untuk mendukung perkembangan talenta baru yang kurang terwakili di industri media atau sektor layar lebar Australia.

"He has driven key initiatives including the launch of SBS’s Commissioning Inclusion Guidelines, and programs that support emerging and under-represented talent, in front and behind the camera.

His legacy can be seen not only in the strength of SBS today, but in the broader impact he has had on the Australian screen sector," tuturnya.

Hingga saat ini, pihak manajemen SBS belum mengumumkan nama pengganti yang akan mengisi posisi tersebut.

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Kepastian mengenai operasional harian departemen komisioning setelah pertengahan Juli akan ditentukan setelah SBS mengumumkan pejabat baru.