Former senior Bauer Media executive Deborah Thomas made CEO of Ardent Leisure

March 11, 2015 11:00

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One of Australia’s largest theme park companies has appointed senior Bauer Media executive Deborah Thomas to the role of CEO.

Thomas, who edited the Australia’s biggest selling magazine, The Australian Women’s Weekly for almost a decade, was previously editorial and media director of women’s magazines and custom publishing at Bauer and replaces current CEO Greg Shaw.

Ardent’s share price responded badly to the news this morning falling 24 per cent on opening, before rebounding, as of 10.30am it was down 13.99 per cent at a share price of $2.09.

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Nic Christensen

Nic Christensen worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2016, in roles including deputy editor and media & technology editor. He is former media writer for The Australian and has also worked as a reporter for The Daily Telegraph and senior producer for Radio 2GB.

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3 COMMENTS

Lauren Miller Cilento 11 Mar 15

Brilliant get for Ardent.

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Siri 11 Mar 15

and the share price tanked on the news !

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CK Cash 12 Mar 15

Seems like a strange acquisition based on her background?

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