Emap Appoints Moloney As New Chief Executive

Emap has appointed its chief operating officer, Tom Moloney, as its new chief executive, replacing Robin Miller, who has being doing the job on an interim basis for the last 18 months.

Moloney, who has been at Emap since 1981, is understood to have been in the running for the position since it became available last year. He will take over from Miller, who stepped in as chief executive following the departure of Kevin Hand (see Emap Chief Executive Resigns), at the end of this month.

Moloney is believed to have staved off competition from a number of other high-profile candidates including Emap’s group finance director, Gary Hughes and United Business Media’s chief operating officer, Malcolm Wall. Former Carlton chief executive, Gerry Murphy, was also linked to the position before his departure to Kingfisher in October (see Murphy To Step Down As Carlton’s Chief Executive).

Commenting on the appointment, Emap chairman, Adam Broadbent, said: “We have seen an impressive array of candidates with wide experience in the sector and beyond. Tom’s combination of vision, energy and experience meant that he was our unanimous choice. In the last twelve months he has helped bring stability to Emap and his task now is to lead Emap to greater things in the future.”

Moloney began his career at Emap over 20 years ago working on a range of new computer and technology magazines. Whilst group managing director of Emap Metro and Elan he brought Elle, Mother & Baby and New Woman into the group and then went on to become CEO of Emap consumer magazines, overseeing the launch of Heat. As President and CEO of Emap USA he was responsible for the launch of FHM US, which has gone on to become one of America’s fastest growing magazines.

According to Moloney: “Emap is one of the UK’s most exciting companies and I look forward to developing the business whilst seeking out fresh opportunities. In the last year Emap has generated real momentum. Emap is on track and well positioned to capitalise on its future plans and ambitions.”

Emap: 01733 568 900 www.emap.co.uk

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