New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) has appointed Chris Rudd as GM Australia, customer solutions.
The media group has a portfolio of newspapers, radio stations, and digital platforms, including more than 50 of New Zealand’s leading media brands, reaching 84% of Kiwis.
Chris Rudd has 25 years experience working in both Australia and New Zealand, including time at ACP in Australia and has been with NZME for 11 years where he was GM publishing (commercial), before this promotion.
Splitting his time across Australia and New Zealand, Chris will focus on new business opportunities and driving revenue growth within the company’s existing customer portfolio across the Tasman.
He will work closely with NZME’s current Australian based team including Angie Russell, NZME’s GM Australia – direct & agency.
Greg McCrea, NZME head of agency sales said: “The work Chris does in his new role will complement the excellent work our Australian team is already doing - helping build on their excellent results and drive further revenue growth for the business.”
“Having two senior, high calibre media industry experts in Chris and Angie being based in the Australian market really gives us a point of difference and allows us to engage further with our agency and client partners in Australia,” said McCrea.
Chris Rudd said: “I’m really excited to help drive new revenue in the Australian market. There is massive potential as well as great learnings we can deliver back to our team in New Zealand now the borders are open. It’s also great to be able to work across the full NZME portfolio of platforms and represent the company over in Australia.”
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