Regional newspaper company APN has appointed Brett Chenoweth as its new chief executive, replacing Brendan Hopkins.
Chenoweth is currently managing director and head of Asia-Pacific for
The Silverfern Group, a New York-based specialist merchant bank.
Hopkins announced in July his plans to retire at the end of the year, with Chenoweth set to take over on 1 January.
APN chairman Gavin O’ Reilly said in a statement: “Brett’s experience in growing content-based businesses will enable APN to accelerate efforts to serve its high value audiences with an expanded range of content and services."
"He will also be focused on deploying technology enablers that drive improved returns for marketers eager to reach APN’s audiences on all platforms."
“We believe Brett has the right blend of operational and strategic experience required to lead APN’s expansion of its multi-media and integrated audiences, in both new and existing markets. He also brings the high degree of intellect, energy and vigour we believe necessary to ensure APN is in a position to prosper in a dynamic media environment.”
Chenoweth said: “The media industry globally has changed fundamentally and APN’s quality media assets are positioned with a long runway for growth. We have a foundation of great content and we’ll be working to ensure marketers are deriving maximum value from the audiences who enjoy that content.”
APN also announced the appointment of John Harvey as an independent, non-executive director. Harvey is the former senior partner, managing partner Auckland and member of the governance board of Price Waterhouse Coopers New Zealand.
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