Matt Stanton to quit as Bauer Media CEO at end of year for Woolworths role
Bauer Media CEO Matt Stanton is stepping down from the role at the end of the year to take up a role at Woolworths, and will be replaced by David Goodchild at the publisher.
It is unclear what role Stanton will play at Woolworths, with a statement from Bauer this afternoon saying he is “leaving the organisation of his own accord in order to take up a fresh challenge in a senior role” at the supermarket giant.
When contacted Stanton refused to be drawn on the detail of his new role but told Mumbrella: “I have had a great six years. I leave the business in a really good shape and I’ve really enjoyed it the people were fantastic.”
Goodchild, who will take on the role which encompases Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong from January 5, has been CEO of Bauer in the UK since 2004, overseeing the takeover of a radio group in 2007.
Huge news. Matt is a class act. Great guy, great thinker. Sad to see him go.
Aside from the gentleman leaving whom I wish well, Bauer arguably has a cultural issue clearly focussed on ‘magazines’ when in truth the language ought to be more about ‘brands’ and the mentality focussed on how these are transitioned to digital.
Right now it’d be scary to quantify the commercial opportunities that could be realised if they we’re digitally lead like Fairfax, News et al.
He is not the only talented person to leave Bauer this year: there have been many.
You’re not wrong journofromafar – the place is practically empty. Really sad.