Michael Stephenson to become CEO of ARN

Michael Stephenson will become the next CEO of radio network ARN, replacing Ciaran Davis in January 2026.

Stephenson, currently chief operating officer at ARN, moved to the radio network in early 2025 from Nine, where he spent close to two decades.

He comes from a sales background, having held the top sales job at Nine and Ninemsn. He has also worked in sales at Seven and 10.

Upon Stephenson’s initial appointment in December, Davis praised his “leadership style and extensive experience”, saying it makes him “the ideal candidate to join our executive team”. Davis said Stephenson will “play a key role in advancing our strategic priorities and generating exceptional value for our clients and our shareholders.”