Michael Stephenson.
Michael Stephenson, the former chief sales officer at Nine Entertainment, has been appointed chief operating officer at ARN Media.
He will be responsible for leading the delivery of the broadcaster's commercial strategy and operations.
“ARN Media is the leader in Australian audio," said Stephenson.
"They have the biggest stars and the biggest brands. Their commitment to innovation, coupled with their bold vision for the future of audio, is incredibly exciting and I can’t wait to be a part of it.
"I’m looking forward to working with the talented team at ARN Media to unlock new opportunities, deliver value to clients, and shape the future of audio entertainment in Australia.”
At Nine, Stephenson was responsible for the development and implementation of "Total Media" strategy across its Total Television, Total Publishing and Total Audio assets.
He led the full integration of all commercial teams following the Nine/Fairfax/Macquarie Radio mergers in 2018 and was a key player in the development of VOZ and VOZ streaming to create an advanced trading currency for Total Television.
ARN’s CEO Ciaran Davis said Stephenson's leadership style and extensive experience make him the ideal candidate to join the executive team as COO.
"His deep relationships with Australia’s top advertisers, proven ability to drive share of advertising, and entrepreneurial approach to foster a collaborative, creative, and inclusive work environment align perfectly with ARN Media’s mission to transform audio entertainment in Australia," he said.
"Michael will play a key role in advancing our strategic priorities and generating exceptional value for our clients and our shareholders.”
He starts his new role in the March quarter.
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