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Merger execution behind Howard’s SWM-SCA exit

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Merger execution factors were behind chief executive Jeff Howard's abrupt exit from the combined Seven West Media and Southern Cross Austereo, as profit slipped 16 per cent.

Howard suddenly gone in SWM-Southern Cross merger

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The chief executive of merged media giants Seven West Media and Southern Cross Austereo, Jeff Howard, has suddenly stepped down on the eve of his first financial results.

Seven West-Southern Cross deal finalised

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Southern Cross Media Group has sealed its acquisition of Seven West Media after securing approvals, as SWM's chief financial officer announces his departure from the merged media company.

Outgoing Stokes to ‘remain close’ to SWM

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Kerry Stokes has issued a reminder to Seven West Media shareholders that he will remain “close” to the media company, as he prepares to step down as chair.

Appointments October 3, 2025

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This week's appointments include Natascha Viljoen, Matthew Dusci, Andrew Hagger, Lindsay Fox, and others.

SWM, SCA to merge: Stokes to step down

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Seven West Media and Southern Cross Media have shaken hands on a merger under which Kerry Stokes would step down as chairman of the board by early next year.

Seven West profit plummets 62pc

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Seven West Media recorded a 62 per cent drop in statutory net profit last financial year to under $17 million, a result generated off group revenue of $1.35 billion.

Board Moves, April 19 2024

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Our board moves wrap includes Mark Turner, Fong Hoon, Wade Johnson, Brian Rodan, Khomotso Mosehla, Robert [Max] Johnston, Winton Willesee, Jeff Howard, James Warburton, Sean Taylor, Alan Willis.

Profits halve for Kerry Stokes’ Seven West Media

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Net profits after tax have halved to $63 million for Kerry Stokes' media conglomerate, while revenue has dropped five per cent.

Warburton steps down as Seven boss

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James Warburton will resign as Seven West Media chief executive at the end of the financial year, with a successor already announced.

Seven shares surge on earnings forecast

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Seven West executives have forecast full-year earnings that exceed analysts' estimates and say the momentum will continue with its Olympics and Ashes coverage.

Appointments December 20, 2019

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Our weekly appointment wrap includes Jeff Howard, Warwick Lynch, Aaron Morey, Stuart Gale, Lee-Anne de Bruin, David Hochwald-Jones, David Simpson, Sarah O'Shea, Simon Leunig, David Lock, Stuart Gula, Mark O'Brien, Michelle Shafizadeh, Sharryn Jackson, Greg Joyce, Llewellyn Jones, Steven Burns, Sasha Sari, Cal Doran and Amy Lee.