Mediaweek’s Media Movers charts the biggest people moves in the industry over the past week.
ARN confirms Lauren Joyce to exit company
The Australian Radio Network’s (ARN) Chief Audience and Content Officer Lauren Joyce has been made redundant.
News Australia expands leadership team
News Australia has appointed Taylor Oberman industry lead for finance, insurance, utilities super and Sara McKeown as industry lead for entertainment.
The pair will be responsible for developing smarter commercial strategies and go to market initiatives that help clients grow faster.
Ben Kimber exits Stan Sport after Nine reshuffle
Stan Sport’s founding director Ben Kimber is moving on, closing out a defining five-year chapter that saw him build the service from scratch and help position it as a major force in Australia’s live sports market.
In a LinkedIn post this week, Kimber revealed he is “hanging up the boots” as Stan Sport is folded into the broader Nine business – a restructure that has shifted roles and realigned functions across the company.
Mark Beretta farewells Sunrise after 22 years
Mark Beretta is preparing to make one of the biggest moves of his career, stepping away from Sunrise after more than two decades as the show’s steady, unmistakable sporting heartbeat.
It brings to a close a chapter that not only shaped Seven’s mornings but also cemented Beretta as one of Australian TV’s most recognisable sports broadcasters.
News Corp locks Nandor Locher as chief digital & technology officer
News Corp Australia has named Nandor Locher as its new Chief Digital and Technology Officer, following Julian Delany’s recent promotion to News Corp’s global Chief Technology Officer role in New York.
Locher will step into the position in March 2026, taking responsibility for leading the company’s technology, data and digital strategy across its Australian operations.
Woolworths Group appoints Sean Barrett as CMO
Woolworths Group has named Sean Barrett as its next Chief Marketing Officer, with the former Albertsons Companies executive set to join the business in January 2026.
Barrett’s appointment follows a global search triggered by the departure of Andrew Hicks in June. Michael Laxton has acted as interim CMO for the past five months.
ITV appoints Moira Hogan as EVP APAC sales
ITV Studios has named Moira Hogan as its new executive vice president (EVP), APAC sales and distribution.
Hogan joins from BritBox International, where she spent five years as EVP, international markets and general manager, Australia.
Fremantle Australia elevates two key creative leaders in Scripted
Fremantle Australia has strengthened its scripted division with two internal promotions, naming Ellie Madritsch as Head of Development and Anna Curtis as Creative Producer.
The moves solidifies Fremantle’s ongoing commitment to developing local talent as the company continues to deliver some of Australia’s most recognisable scripted titles.
Penny Fowler Joins Bastion Advisory Board for Growth Phase
Bastion, Australasia’s largest independent marketing and communications agency, has added heavyweight business leader Penny Fowler to its Advisory Board as the company prepares for its next stage of expansion across global markets.
Fowler brings deep experience across media, tourism, philanthropy and corporate governance.
TRA appoints Terri Hall as managing partner
Research and insights agency TRA has promoted Terri Hall to the newly created role of managing partner, Australia, as the company strengthens its senior structure and prepares for an accelerated growth phase in 2026.
Hall was previously managing partner, Sydney. In her expanded remit, she will now oversee TRA’s operations in both Sydney and Melbourne, leading the Australian business while advancing its brand tracking capabilities and client partnerships.
Sunday Gravy strengthens leadership with Sarah Raine
Independent agency Sunday Gravy has appointed Sarah Raine as Managing Director, marking a significant addition to the senior leadership team as the business continues its growth trajectory.
Raine joins with extensive experience across both holding groups and independent agencies.