Wendy Palmer to stay on as MediaWorks CEO

The MediaWorks Board has confirmed that Wendy Palmer has agreed to stay on as permanent CEO of MediaWorks after holding the role of interim CEO since March.

She took on the role of interim CEO following the resignation of previous MediaWorks CEO Cam Wallace and was at the helm when Today FM was abruptly taken off air earlier this year.

Palmer has spent a good part of her career at MediaWorks, working her way from Manager of More FM Auckland to CEO of the radio business before leaving the business in 2017 to focus on her market research company. In 2019 the media industry called again and Palmer joined the NZME executive team as Chief Radio and Commercial Officer.

Board Director Barclay Nettlefold says: “Wendy is a highly capable leader and has proved to be a steady pair of hands over the past six months. With more than 25 years of deep industry experience, she is one of the most respected media executives in Aotearoa. The Board is confident Wendy is the best person to take the business forward over this next period to continue to grow its market-leading radio, outdoor and digital platforms.”

Palmer says she has loved being back at MediaWorks. “It’s a great company full of passionate people who love what they do. Radio plays a huge part in people’s lives around the country and we are continuing to grow our audience and innovate across audio, digital and outdoor. It’s an exciting space and I’m incredibly proud to lead the team through the next phase of the MediaWorks story.”

Palmer will take up the role on her return from a long-planned family holiday in September. In her absence MediaWorks Chief Financial Officer Mike Asbridge will take up the reins, supported by the executive team.

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