Mediahuis Ireland today announces that Karen Preston, Chief Commercial Officer and a member of the executive leadership team, will step down from her role and leave the business in October.
Karen has played a central role in the transformation of Mediahuis Ireland’s commercial revenue model, helping to build a more diversified, digitally led and multi-platform business. She has been instrumental in sustaining and driving growth across print and digital advertising, audio and video, as well as in developing significant brand partnerships. She was very recently closely involved in the acquisition of IMAGE Media.
Sheena Peirse, CEO of Mediahuis Ireland, said: “Karen has been an important member of the Mediahuis Ireland executive leadership team and has made a significant contribution to the business over many years. She has played a central role in shaping our commercial growth strategy and in strengthening the business across digital channels and new revenue opportunities. We thank her sincerely for her leadership and commitment and wish her every success for the future.”
A competitive process to appoint Karen’s successor will now commence.
Karen Preston said: “It has been a privilege to work with Mediahuis Ireland for most of my career and to be part of such a talented team. I am proud of what we have achieved together over the years, particularly through a period of significant transformation. I now look forward to spending more time with my family and to travelling.”
As part of Mediahuis Group, one of Europe’s leading independent media organisations, Mediahuis Ireland continues to evolve its business model, with digital subscriptions, digital advertising and multi-platform content playing an increasingly important role in overall revenue.
About Mediahuis
Mediahuis is an independent European media group that owns and operates news and media brands across multiple countries. It focuses on strong, independent journalism, high quality content and sustainable business models built around digital subscriptions and advertising.
Mediahuis Ireland is one of the country’s leading media groups, reaching millions every week. Its portfolio includes the Irish Independent, Sunday Independent, Belfast Telegraph, The Herald, Sunday World and a range of regional newspapers, as well as digital platforms and podcasts such as Indo Daily, Indo Sport, Crime World and The Big Tech Show. Mediahuis Ireland continues to invest in quality content, technology and new products that connect audiences and advertisers across print, digital and audio.
Media contact
Sinead Spillane
Sinead.spillane@mediahuis.ie
