British media giant Future plc has made The Guardian’s chief advertising officer and CEO of international, Claire Blunt its new chief operating officer.
Set to join the business on the week commencing 7 November, Blunt brings extensive senior leadership experience to her new position, having previously worked at a variety of media and consumer businesses such as Hearst Magazines and BrightHouse.
“I’m delighted to welcome Claire Blunt to Future as Chief Operating Officer,” Future CEO, Zillah Byng-Thorne said.
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“Claire holds extensive experience in senior roles at both The Guardian and Hearst, as well as in the retail sector, meaning she is a great fit for our business and will contribute a wealth of vital knowledge to support our continued success and global expansion.”
Commenting on her new role, Blunt added: “I am absolutely thrilled to be joining Future plc, a business I have long admired and respected.
“I am very much looking forward to working with such a talented team and to take on the exciting and key role of COO. I can’t wait to get started on helping to execute Future’s strategy and to be a part of the future of Future!”
