Seven West Media (SWM) commercial director Bruce McWilliam has resigned after nearly 20 years at the business.
Before joining SWM in May 2003, he was a director of BSkyB, executive director of News International Television and general counsel of News International PLC. Previously, he was a partner in the law firms Gilbert & Tobin, Turnbull McWilliam and Allen Allen & Hemsley, specialising in media and commercial law.
SWM chairman Kerry Stokes said McWilliam has been an excellent executive of Seven for the past 21 years, having been involved in all of the major corporate initiatives the company has undertaken during that period.
“I thank Bruce for his significant contribution to Seven West Media and Seven Group Holdings and wish him and Nicky all the best in the future," he said.
CEO James Warburton said McWilliam is a doyen of the media industry and has been a fundamental part of all the corporate moves at Seven for more than two decades.
“Working with Bruce has always been very rewarding and entertaining, and he is always extremely generous with his time and advice," he said.
"Everyone at Seven will miss his wise counsel, guidance, knowledge and sense of humour, and we all wish him the very best for what lies ahead.”
McWilliam said he's had a fantastic 21 years with Seven since he joined originally with David Leckie, Peter Gammell and Stokes.
"I’ve been honoured to be part of the transformation, growth and success of the business over the years," he said.
“Working with Kerry Stokes and James Warburton in his two iterations at Seven has never been dull. I’m very proud of my association with Seven and the Seven team, and I wish them every success in the years ahead. Moving forward, I’ll be focused on my corporate and media advisory and property interests.”
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