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Drive Network appoints ex-Ten executive Darren Anderson as chief revenue officer

Former Network Ten commercial partnership director Darren Anderson has been appointed as the chief revenue officer for the Drive Network which publishes Drive.com.au and TheMotorReport.com.au.

Anderson had been at Network Ten since 2014. Prior to that he was group sales director at ACP Magazines (now known as Bauer Media) and was CEO of the Village Roadshow owned and operated business Lifestyle Rewards.

At the Drive Network – which is a 50/50 joint venture between Fairfax Media and four private industry investors – Anderson will be responsible for managing the national sales team and will report to the Drive Network board.

Executive chairman of the Drive Network Shane Pettiona said in a statement: “The Drive Network is delighted to be appointing Darren to the position of chief revenue officer. Darren is one of the most respected media executives in Australia, his industry knowledge and extensive contacts will be a significant addition to our already experienced and growth focused team.”

Anderson said: “I am looking forward to joining the Drive Network and leading what is already an experienced and committed team. For me, the opportunity to work in a business with growth opportunities is most attractive. The platform that the Drive Network has developed makes it perfectly positioned to be the next major player in the Australian digital market.”

 

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