Andy Ryan - Head of Scripted - Streaming & Broadcast, Stan, 9Network and 9Now
With almost thirty years’ experience as a screenwriter and network executive, Andy is one of Australia's most experienced and successful drama commissioners.
As Head of Scripted - Streaming & Broadcast, Andy is responsible for the development and production of all scripted originals across Nine Entertainment, including streaming service Stan, linear broadcaster 9Network, and BVOD streaming service 9Now. Prior to this expanded role he had been Head of Drama for Nine since 2011.
For Stan and 9Network, Andy has overseen some of Australia's most iconic and internationally successful drama commissions, ranging from award winning series McLeods Daughters, Sea Patrol, Doctor Doctor, Love Child, House Husbands, Human Error and Scrublands, to event mini-series including the Underbelly franchise, House of Hancock, Beaconsfield, Howzat! Kerry Packer's War, Halifax: Retribution, Wolf Creek and Bali 2002.
Recent titles for Stan include hospital drama The F-Ward, crime thriller The Killings at Parrish Station, family movie Scales, and international co-productions Careless and TwoBirds.
