Appointment of Managing Director and CEO

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Stock Ooh!Media Ltd (OML.ASX)
Release Time 12 Aug 2025, 8:23 a.m.
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 oOh!Media Appoints New Managing Director and CEO
Key Points
  • James Taylor, current SBS Managing Director, appointed as new oOh!Media CEO
  • Brings over 25 years of diverse media industry experience
  • Tasked with leading oOh!Media's next phase of strategy execution and growth
Full Summary

oOh!Media Limited has announced the appointment of James Taylor as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Taylor, the current Managing Director of SBS, Australia's multicultural and multilingual public broadcaster, will join oOh!Media in late 2025 or early 2026. Taylor brings over 25 years of diverse experience in the media and telecommunications sectors, including senior roles at Deloitte, British Telecom, and the ABC. Since taking the helm at SBS in 2018, he has led the growth of the broadcaster's digital and technology platforms, delivering strong advertising revenue growth and increased total audience consumption. The Board of oOh!Media believes that Taylor is the right person to lead the company through its next phase of strategy execution and growth, given his strong track record of delivery and execution. Taylor will commence as Managing Director and CEO by early 2026, with current CEO Cathy O'Connor remaining with the company until January 2026 to ensure an orderly transition.

Guidance

oOh!Media's new CEO, James Taylor, will receive a total remuneration package of $1,344,000 per annum, comprising base salary, non-monetary benefits and superannuation. His short-term incentive (STI) target is $500,000, with a maximum of 150% of target, and he will be invited to participate in oOh!Media's long-term incentive (LTI) plan, with an initial LTI award of $1,300,000 in performance rights, subject to shareholder approval.