Are Media has announced the appointment of Jane Huxley as CEO, beginning Monday April 26th. She replaces Brendon Hill who has been CEO of Are Media – then known as Bauer Media – since 2019.
Huxley has a diverse background working in multiple businesses across developed and emerging markets. Her passion is digital business strategy and leading teams on the digital transformation journey.
Previously, Huxley worked as regional managing director for Spotify. She has also worked at Microsoft, Fairfax Digital Media, and Pandora Internet Radio.
Speaking about his departure, Brendon Hill said: “The board and I have been discussing the future strategy for the business and the opportunity to accelerate the growth in digital. Following the integration of Pacific and the development of a new strategic plan for the combined Are Media group, this is the right time for me to step aside and make way for a leader experienced in digital transformation.”
Are Media chairman Clark Perkins said: “Brendon has done an excellent job at Are Media, especially the integration of the Pacific Magazines business, managing the business through Covid-19, and in crafting a new strategy for 2021. The business is very profitable and is delivering excellent results, and we are in a strong position to perform even better over the coming years.
“The board of Are Media is eager to sustain the excellent combined publishing platform that has been established under Brendon’s leadership and to accelerate the growth of the digital business.
“The key pillars of the business in women’s entertainment and lifestyle, food, homes, motor and industry all have significant opportunities to grow and develop both their traditional media and digital audience reach. We are delighted to have attracted a leader of Jane’s calibre to lead the business.”