The Media Leader Podcast
Next month, Global CEO Stephen Miron will officially step back from his role after 16 years at the helm of one of Britain’s largest media enterprises.
When Miron joined Global as CEO in 2008, it was a £200m business with only one national radio brand. In March, he’ll leave an almost £1bn business, with numerous national radio brands, a digital ad exchange, dedicated listening app and substantial OOH footprint.
Miron will still be involved at Global in the position of chairman, replacing former ITV and Granada CEO Lord Charles Allen, who himself will become a senior non-executive director. Former STV CEO Simon Pitts is succeeding Miron as Global’s CEO.
In an interview with The Media Leader in October, Global’s chief commercial officer Mike Gordon said: “We’re very lucky because Stephen’s not leaving the business. We have Stephen and we have Simon — it’s great to have somebody join the business with the experience that Simon’s got. No-one has a monopoly on a great idea.”
Miron sat down last autumn with The Media Leader columnist and former editor-in-chief Omar Oakes for a conversation at our Future of Media London event to reflect on his career and legacy.
“You have to know when to exit stage left,” Miron said. “It’s been the most amazing journey for 16 years, but I also think the business needs different thinking in the next 15 years.”
Listen now by hitting the play button or use the appropriate entry point into Spotify, Apple or Google Podcasts:
Highlights
3:13: Looking back on Global’s beginnings and Miron’s early career path
13:54: Lessons from Associated Newspapers
18:50: Working with Ashley Tabor-King to identify growth in radio and OOH
31:02: Defining Global’s unique culture and identifying and inspiring talent
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