This week’s turmoil of the country’s media landscape continues after David Leckie announced his retirement from the role of Chief Executive Officer of Seven West Media to transition to a new position as Executive Director, Media for Seven Group Holdings.

 

Mr Leckie has served in the role for the past nine years, and will continue to be involved in the group as a major shareholder and senior manager of the group’s Seven Network Television arm.

 

"I am looking forward to this new role. It's been a great honour to lead Seven. We've had fun, kicked some goals and together built a very good media business. But it's time for me to take a career step and I'm looking forward to playing a key role in Seven Group Holdings and further enhancing the company's media presence,” Mr Leckie said.

 

Replacing Mr Leckie is Don Voelte, the former Managing Director and CEO of Woodside and current serving director of Seven West Media. Mr Voelte will also take up the reins as Managing Director.

 

“My role is to harness these businesses and its leaders.  Our objectives are clear: leadership in a sector undergoing radical change, develop our management teams, improve our financial performance without impacting the product for our readers, viewers and advertisers, and create opportunities to expand our presence in media,” Mr Voelte said.