MediaWorks looks to the sky for new CEO

MediaWorks looks to the sky for new CEO
Paul McBeth
Former Air New Zealand executive Cam Wallace has been hired to run a streamlined MediaWorks.Once tipped as heir-apparent to lead the national airline, Wallace will take over as chief executive of the broadcaster next year, having formally finished at Air NZ last month.Wallace held a number of senior roles over a 19-year tenure, most recently as chief commercial and customer officer.His departure, along with that of chief financial officer Jeff McDowall, follows the appointment of former Walmart boss Greg Foran, to head Air NZ.MediaWorks chair J...

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