Southern Cross Media Group (SCA) has continued reshaping its leadership team following its merger with Seven West Media, appointing longtime Seven executive Angus Ross to spearhead the broadcaster’s television and streaming operations in a newly created senior role.
Ross will officially commence the role as Managing Director, Television and Streaming, on July 1st, reporting directly to SCA Managing Director and CEO Rohan Lund. The role will oversee all television and streaming content teams, spanning news, sport and entertainment across Seven and 7plus.
Ross returns to the business after more than 25 years at Seven, where he held senior content and management roles across broadcast and streaming. Lund said his appointment forms part of the company’s broader integration strategy, with leadership now split across television, audio and Western Australian operations.
“Angus is without doubt one of the most consistently successful media executives in Australia, and the Board and management are very pleased he has agreed to return in this new, expanded role,” Lund said.
“As we continue with the integration of Seven and Southern Cross Austereo, we now have three world-class executives running our three divisions – Angus in television and streaming, John Kelly as Managing Director, Audio, and Maryna Fewster as CEO of Seven West Media WA – with digital at the core of each division’s focus and strategy.
“Angus, John, Maryna and the rest of the senior management team are focusing hard on harnessing the power of the group for our partners, viewers, listeners, readers and staff, and making the most of the opportunities ahead of us,” he continued.
“Angus took Seven to the top and, personally, I’m looking forward to working again with him as we build on the success of Seven and 7plus.”
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Ross said the combined structure across television, streaming and audio creates new opportunities for both audiences and advertisers. “It’s great to be back working with Rohan again at a time when the combined strength of this group gives us a genuine competitive advantage. Bringing news, sport and entertainment under one content strategy is a game changer for us – it’s how we will continue to deliver more for our viewers and advertisers.
“Australians come to us for the biggest live sport, the #1 news and morning television, and the entertainment shows they love. Our job is to make sure they can discover it all seamlessly across broadcast, 7plus and other streaming platforms.
“There’s a huge opportunity ahead, and I’m looking forward to getting on with it alongside an exceptionally talented team,” he said.
From Mediaweek