Ian Robert Carroll (17 November 1946 – 19 August 2011) was an Australian television executive, primarily at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).
At the ABC, Carroll 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 from the time the division was set up 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.
[2][3][4] Carroll died from pancreatic cancer on 19 August 2011.