He is counting down the days until he bids farewell to Brekky Central for good.
But it was business as usual for departing Sunrise executive producer Michael Pell on Tuesday as he left Channel Seven's Martin Place studios after the morning broadcast.
The TV executive, considered one of Seven's most valuable assets, will move to Los Angeles next month to take up a new senior position at the network.
The countdown begins: It was business as usual for departing Sunrise executive producer Michael Pell on Tuesday as he left Seven's Martin Place studios after the morning broadcast
Pell dressed casually in a short-sleeved black shirt, khaki pants and white sneakers, as he emerged from Seven's famous inner-city headquarters.
Channel Seven last week announced the replacements for Pell.
Sarah Stinson, the executive producer of The Morning Show for the past 11 years, has been promoted to the newly created role of Director of Morning Television, overseeing Sunrise, Weekend Sunrise and The Morning Show.
Meanwhile, day-to-day operations at Sunrise will be handled by executive producer Sean Power, who has spent the past decade working for Seven, 2GB and Nine.
Moving on: The TV executive, considered one of Seven's most valuable assets, will move to Los Angeles next month to take up a new senior position at the network
Stepping out: Pell dressed casually in a short-sleeved black shirt, khaki pants and white sneakers, as he emerged from Seven's famous inner-city headquarters
Major TV shake-up: Seven last week announced the replacements for Pell.
(Pictured from left: Edwina Bartholomew, Sam Armytage, Michael Pell, David Koch and Mark Berretta)
Pell is stepping down from Sunrise to take up a new position with the network in LA, where he will effectively be Seven's 'talent scout' in the U.S.
sourcing new formats.
His job title will be Senior Vice President, Entertainment Content, North America.
Pell has overseen an extraordinarily successful period for Sunrise - Australia's No. 1 breakfast program - since replacing Adam Boland as EP in 2010.
He is credited with helping the show, anchored by Natalie Barr and David Koch, extend its lead against Nine's Today, hosted by Karl Stefanovic and Allison Langdon.
The Morning Show is also the leader in its time slot thanks to Stinson's stellar producing and the successful partnership of hosts Larry Emdur and Kylie Gillies, regularly smashing Today Extra and Studio 10 in the ratings.
Wunderkind: Pell (right, with Koch, Armytage and Kerri-Anne Kennerley) has overseen an extraordinarily successful period for Sunrise since replacing Adam Boland as EP in 2010
Stinson, who will begin her new role in April, said: 'After 11 years as executive producer of The Morning Show and 23 years in television across the Seven and Nine, I am thrilled to take up this next challenge as Director of Morning Television.
'Through a pandemic, natural disasters and incredible global upheaval, breakfast and morning television have been a constant in our lives, bringing isolated communities together and 에그벳 keeping the nation informed as Australians wake up and think, "What will this day bring?"
'It's an honour to lead the incredibly talented Sunrise, Weekend Sunrise and The Morning Show teams, who have a proven track record in delivering breaking news, great entertainment and shining a spotlight on the issues that matter.'
New boss: Sarah Stinson (pictured), the executive producer of The Morning Show for the past 11 years, has been promoted to the newly created role of Director of Morning Television, overseeing Sunrise, Weekend Sunrise and The Morning Show
Dream team: The Morning Show is also the leader in its time slot thanks to Stinson's stellar producing and the successful partnership of hosts Larry Emdur (left) and Kylie Gillies (right)
Craig McPherson, Seven's Director of News and Public Affairs, said: 'Sarah is the key appointment for this crucial role as we continue to expand and evolve our operations.
'Her career has been a catalogue of success, mostly driven by her relentless drive to put the audience and her team ahead of everything else.
'The teams Sarah will lead are the best in the business, both on air and off air, and I'm extremely confident they will thrive under her guidance, adding to Seven's dominance of the breakfast and morning TV landscape every day of the week.'
New role: Pell (pictured with actors Matt Damon and Alicia Vikander) is stepping down from Sunrise to take up a new position with the network in LA, where he will effectively be Seven's 'talent scout' in the U.
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McPherson added of Power's appointment as executive producer of Sunrise: 'Sean is an extraordinarily creative and talented television producer.
'He's worked across just about every sector of news and public affairs, earning accolades and awards everywhere he's been.
'A fierce competitor and passionate leader, I'm excited about the future with him working with Sarah and the supreme Sunrise team.'
Role: Pell's new job title will be Senior Vice President, Entertainment Content, North America
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