Stuff appoints new leader to champion growth initiatives

AUCKLAND, Today: Stuff has appointed Laura Maxwell (Taranaki Ngāti Mutunga and Te Āti Awa) to the executive role of chief growth officer. Most recently she’s been a digital consultant after working at NZME for many years as chief digital officer and chief commercial officer.

She held the roles of ceo of OneRoof, Driven and GrabOne during her tenure and is adept at leading high performing teams.

In these roles she was responsible for revenue growth as well as developing and implementing a group-wide strategy to accelerate growth across multiple brands, particularly in the areas of digital customers (subscribers/audiences) and classified offerings, digital content platforms, data and digital monetisation. 

Maxwell will be responsible for driving Stuff’s key ventures and growth initiatives across the company, including Neighbourly which has just under 1 million members in neighbourhoods all around the country.

“Laura joins at a time where we are ready to put our foot on the gas of some exciting projects in the new year.”

Stuff ceo Sinead Boucher said: “We’re absolutely thrilled that Laura is joining the team. She is an absolute titan in the media industry and has a proven track record in crafting and delivering strategies that result in accelerated revenue and profit growth in large-scale businesses.

“Laura joins at a very exciting time where we are ready to put our foot on the gas of some exciting projects in the new year.”

Maxwell said: “Stuff is poised to capitalise on opportunity.

“With a number one position in print and digital channels, strength in key growth markets like Auckland and Bay of Plenty, and trusted audience connections, there is huge potential for Stuff to create products and experiences that further engage audiences and also grow the business.

“I’m thrilled to be joining a talented team that is aligned on its purpose – and I can’t wait to get started.”.