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James Glenday has been announced as ABC News Breakfast host Michael Rowland's replacement.
The news was confirmed on Monday morning after weeks of speculation the rising media star would be stepping into the role.
Glenday has frequently appeared as a fill-in host on the program and is finishing up his role as ABC's 7pm newsreader in Canberra in the coming weeks.
He will be co-hosting the breakfast show next year alongside co-host Bridget Brennan, whom he has revealed he met on his first day at the ABC when he joined as a cadet in 2010.
The veteran reporter has a wealth of political and field experience, having worked as both a Europe and US Correspondent for the ABC during his time with the network.
The broadcaster also confirmed sports presenter Catherine Murphy will be a replacement for Tony Armstrong on ABC News Breakfast.
James Glenday (pictured) has been announced as ABC News Breakfast host Michael Rowland 's replacement
'The chance to join News Breakfast and take over from Michael Rowland, a beloved colossus of Australian broadcasting, is an offer I couldn’t refuse,' says Glenday.
'It will be a beautiful thing to present the show with Bridget, a long-time friend and fellow millennial. We’re quite different people, but for some inexplicable reason she tolerates my terrible jokes, so we get along well.
'ABC News Breakfast is the natural place for the biggest names in Australia to come to share their news and stories. I can’t wait to begin work with the very talented team.'
Michael, 55, broke the shock news of his departure to viewers earlier this month, revealing his last show would be on Friday, December 13.
'I'm leaving News Breakfast,' Rowland announced.
'I'm sorry to the viewers out there for the short notice. I'm not one for long and drawn out farewells and I wanted minimal fuss.
'I love the job, it's the best job I've had in the ABC. In fact, anywhere. But after 15 years of 3am starts my body is screaming "enough!". And so too is my wife.
'It's been an immense privilege to be here for 15 years presenting the news to our viewers. That, to me, has been by far the most important part of the job.'
The veteran journalist anchored the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings and coverage of the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Rowland has also served as Lateline's economics correspondent and state political reporter in both New South Wales and Victoria.
Justin Stevens, the ABC's news director, said in a statement: 'Michael has been central to News Breakfast's success over the past 15 years, a familiar and trusted face for viewers each morning.
The news was confirmed on Monday morning after weeks of speculation James (left) would be stepping into the role
Michael (pictured) broke the shock news of his departure to viewers earlier this month, revealing his last show would be on Friday, December 13
'His ability to traverse serious reporting as well as lighter topics, and do it on live TV for three hours every morning, shows what a hugely talented broadcaster he is.
'We'll miss him a lot on the News Brekky couch but we can't wait to see what he does next for the ABC after a well-deserved rest.'
Meanwhile, Rowland's ABC News Breakfast co-host Bridget said it has been 'an honour and a privilege' sitting alongside him.
'I've been able to watch firsthand his enduring dedication to strong journalism and public service,' Brennan said in a statement.
'After 15 years, Australians will miss his presence each and every morning enormously, but I know we all appreciate the incredible effort he has given to News Breakfast for such a long time.
'Michael, I hope this next chapter brings long sleep-ins and more time to stay up late and watch your beloved Doggies!'
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