Southern Cross Media Group (SCA) has appointed Angus Ross to the newly created role of Managing Director, Television and Streaming, as the broadcaster continues integrating its television and audio operations following its merger with Seven West Media.
Ross will officially commence on 1 July and report directly to SCA Managing Director and CEO Rohan Lund.
The role will oversee all television and streaming content teams, spanning news, sport and entertainment across Seven and 7plus.
Ross returns to the business after more than 25 years at Seven, where he held senior content and management roles across broadcast and streaming.
Ross’ return to the newly merged SCA business comes just months after his departure from Seven West Media, where he exited following a broader leadership restructure.
Back in March, Ross left the business effective immediately after 27 years with the network, later telling staff in a farewell note that he was “incredibly sad” to be departing after “wow, what a ride!” He also pointed to Seven’s long-running ratings success as one of the defining achievements of his tenure.
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Lund said Ross’ appointment forms part of the company’s broader integration strategy, with leadership now split across television, audio and Western Australian operations.
“Angus is without doubt one of the most consistently successful media executives in Australia, and the Board and management are very pleased he has agreed to return in this new, expanded role,” Lund said.
“As we continue with the integration of Seven and Southern Cross Austereo, we now have three world-class executives running our three divisions – Angus in television and streaming, John Kelly as Managing Director, Audio, and Maryna Fewster as CEO of Seven West Media WA – with digital at the core of each division’s focus and strategy.”
Lund added: “Angus, John, Maryna and the rest of the senior management team are focusing hard on harnessing the power of the group for our partners, viewers, listeners, readers and staff, and making the most of the opportunities ahead of us.
“Angus took Seven to the top and, personally, I’m looking forward to working again with him as we build on the success of Seven and 7plus.”
Ross flags unified content strategy
Ross said the combined structure across television, streaming and audio creates new opportunities for both audiences and advertisers.
“It’s great to be back working with Rohan again at a time when the combined strength of this group gives us a genuine competitive advantage. Bringing news, sport and entertainment under one content strategy is a game changer for us – it’s how we will continue to deliver more for our viewers and advertisers,” Ross said.
“Australians come to us for the biggest live sport, the #1 news and morning television, and the entertainment shows they love. Our job is to make sure they can discover it all seamlessly across broadcast, 7plus and other streaming platforms.
“There’s a huge opportunity ahead, and I’m looking forward to getting on with it alongside an exceptionally talented team.”
Main image: Angus Ross