Rod Prosser out at Paramount

Nathan Jolly

March 16, 2026 10:30

Paramount ANZ’s chief sales officer, Rod Prosser will step down from his role, after 15 years with the business.

His responsibilities will transition to Grant Madigan, who has been appointed to vice president, sales. Madigan will run the Australian sales team and report directly to Lee Sears.

Beverley McGarvey, president of Network 10, said: “Rod has been an important leader within our advertising division and the wider management team and has guided the sales team with clarity and focus. We thank him for his contribution over many years and wish him every success.”

Lee Sears, president, international markets advertising sales, Paramount Global, said: “I want to thank Rod for his leadership, integrity and friendship, he has been a tremendous leader of the team and the Paramount business in Australia. He has set the team up for continued growth and I sincerely wish him well in the future.”

Grant Madigan will take on Prosser’s duties from next month

Prosser said: “It has been a privilege to lead the commercial team at Paramount ANZ. I’m proud of what we’ve achieved together and grateful for the support of our teams and clients.

“After 15 years at Paramount, I’ve made the decision that it’s the right time for me to take a break and reset before the next chapter.”