MediaWorks installs Jeff McDowall

AUCKLAND, Monday: MediaWorks has today announced the appointment of Jeff McDowall to the newly created role of chief operating officer, responsible for outdoor operations, finance, property, and procurement & strategy function.

McDowall joins MediaWorks after 20 years at Air NZ, most recently as chief financial officer. His commercial & financial experience spans 30 years.

Prior to joining Air NZ he held roles with PricewaterhouseCoopers in NZ, Singapore and the US, and also spent time with Mobil in NZ and London.

“Jeff’s track record will help drive organic growth, and potential acquisition opportunities in the market.”

MediaWorks ceo Cam Wallace said: “Jeff’s proven track record will prove invaluable as MediaWorks drives organic growth, assesses its capital structure and potential acquisition opportunities in the market.

“We look forward to welcoming Jeff who will play a key role in ensuring MediaWorks is matchfit in this new era for the business.

“Our fully integrated radio and outdoor business is resilient and well positioned to take advantage of ongoing strong demand, and has significant growth prospects.”

Earlier arrivals
McDowall’s arrival follows the appointment of general counsel Rachel Callaghan and commercial director Liz Fraser who started with MediaWorks in March.

MediaWorks also made two new board appointments in March with Louise Bond and Nagaja Sanatkumar joining as independent directors.