Introduction
Ian Robert Carroll (17 November 1946 – 19 August 2011) was a television executive, primarily at the Australia Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). At the ABC, Ian established many news and current affairs programs including Lateline and the 7.30 Report and developed many others. He was chief executive of ABC International's Australia Network, director of innovation since the division was established in 2007, and established two channels for ABC Digital Television. He developed iView and apps for mobile devices as well as overhauling the ABC's websites.
He also worked at the The Age and the Nine Network.
Personal life
Ian Carroll was married to Jillian, and later Geraldine Doogue, an ABC journalist. He had four children: Michael, Genevieve and Sam, and a stepdaughter, Eliza Blue.
Death
Carroll died on 19 August 2011 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. In remembering his service, ABC managing director Mark Scott asked "Is there anyone in this country who has thought more about what the news is and what the news should be, how the news should be packaged and how the news should be delivered than Ian?"