Yorkshire-based outdoor media company, Outdo Media — formerly CP Media, Eye Airports and Adverta — has appointed Steve Auckland, a specialist in the media industry with a track record of driving business growth, as its new chairman.
Auckland takes over from Andrew Walker who established CP Media in 2010 and now becomes a non-executive director.
Auckland brings a wealth of experience in senior leadership gained in the media industry to his new role. He was previously managing director of Metro, CEO at the Evening Standard, Independent and i Media, Northcliffe Media/Local World, and managing director of Yorkshire Post Newspapers. He also holds a number of non-executive and advisory roles.
At Outdo Media, Auckland will support the senior management team in driving business growth and acquisitions in the outdoor advertising solutions market.
Auckland said: “I’m delighted to be joining Outdo at this exciting time. Andrew Walker and CEO Mike Brennan have built a thriving business, and the talented team is now poised for further growth. My role is to facilitate and encourage further developments in a sector that holds huge potential.”
