Seven West Media names Jeff Howard as next CEO, James Warburton to step down
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The news: Seven West Media has announced the appointment of Jeff Howard as incoming managing director and chief executive, succeeding James Warburton, who will step down by the middle of next year.
The numbers: In a statement, Seven said the transition would take place on or before 30 June, 2024.
The context: Howard has been Seven's chief financial officer for the past four years. He previously held other leadership roles in media and banking.
What they said: Outgoing CEO Warburton said: "I’ve now spent more than 15 years of my professional life working for Seven (in two stints) and I’d like to thank Kerry and Ryan Stokes, the other directors and our major shareholders for the wonderful opportunity and their support."
Howard said: "Our strategy of premium audience generation and engagement across all of SWM’s platforms will remain at the forefront of everything we do.”
The source: ASX announcement
