When Ron Casey retired as
Managing Director of Channel 7, it ended 44 years of broadcasting with 3DB
and Channel 7.
During his time at Channel
7 he developed the Station as a major producer of Drama, in addition to
establishing the association which continues today with the AFL, Tennis
Australia, The Australian Masters Gold Tournament and the Australian
Olympic Committee. He developed "World Of Sport" which was to
run for 30 years, and "TV Ringside" which produced two World and
four Commonwealth Champions.
During his broadcasting
career his international assignments included numerous World Title Fights
and ten Olympic Games.
During his time at Channel
7 he served on the Board of the Federation of Australian Commercial
Television Stations, including three terms as Chairman.
In 1984 he was awarded an
MBE for services to Sports Journalism, and in 1989 was made a Member Of
The Order of Australia for services to Sport.
Now a Media Consultant and
Company Director he is also Chairman of the North Melbourne Football Club,
a member of the Board of Harness Racing Victoria, Mornington Racing Club
Committee Member, Chairman of the Victorian Boxing and Martial Arts
Control Board and a Board Member of the Victorian Health Promotion
Foundation, chairing its Sports Sponsorship Committee.
He was named 1999
"Victorian Of The Year"
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