9 Chief Gross sales Officer Michael Stephenson has resigned after practically twenty years with the broadcaster, capping a yr of excessive profile exits.
He might be changed by former GTV9 managing director Matt James on an interim foundation.
As Chief Gross sales Officer for nearly a decade, Stephenson was a member of 9’s Group Management Staff, overseeing advert income throughout its Tv, Publishing and Audio property.
9 Performing Chief Govt Officer, Matthew Stanton mentioned “Since Michael joined as Director of Gross sales for ninemsn virtually twenty years in the past, 9 has efficiently responded to the altering trade dynamics and persistently carried out strongly within the promoting market. Throughout his tenure, 9 has developed the tv buying and selling platform 9Galaxy, launched self-serve promoting platform 9AdManager and quickly grown our BVOD income share to 47 per cent in FY24.
“We’re lucky that high-calibre media govt Matt James is stepping in to steer the Gross sales crew to make sure continuity for 9’s key companions and gross sales crew. With expertise on each the media and company sides, a robust background in digital, and intensive information of 9, Matt is nicely positioned to make sure he hits the bottom working with the Gross sales crew throughout 2025.”
Matt James has been Managing Director of 9 Melbourne for 4 years and extra lately moved to a senior technique function within the 9 Transformation Staff. He was beforehand CEO of UK media company Zenith primarily based in London after holding the roles at Publicis Media and Zenith Australia / New Zealand. He additionally held senior roles with 9 earlier in his profession, together with Group Director of the shopper options division, Powered, and Managing Director of 9’s Digital Media division.
Michael Stephenson, who addressed adveertisers at 9’s 2025 Upfront in October, becames the newest high-profile exit together with CEO Mike Sneesby, Chair Peter Costello, Information Director Darren Wick and Director of Communications & PR Victoria Buchan.
A recruitment course of is anticipated to be finalised within the New 12 months.
