News Corp appoints general manager of sales for NSW
News Corp Australia has appointed Nancy Veart as general manager sales NSW and Theo Zafiropoulos as deputy general manager sales NSW.
The announcement:
News Corp Australia’s executive general manager – NSW Simon Anderson today announced two senior sales appointments:
- Nancy Veart has been appointed general manager sales NSW
- Theo Zafiropoulos assumes the role of deputy general manager sales NSW
Ms Veart succeeds Emma Fawcett who was promoted to the role of general manager, NewsXtend last year. Ms Veart starts in her role on Monday May 2. Mr Zafiropoulos steps into the newly created role of deputy general manager sales NSW, effective immediately.
Ms Veart will be responsible for the advertising sales at The Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Telegraph.
Mr Anderson said: “Nancy joins us at an exciting time. Combined The Daily Telegraph and The SundayTelegraph are the strongest print brands in NSW; reaching two million people each week*.
“Huge opportunities exist within our business to further drive this leadership position. It’s great to have someone of Nancy’s calibre join the team to drive the future growth of our masthead commercially. Her extensive knowledge of the media industry and vast experience will serve her well.”
Ms Veart has over 15 years’ media leadership experience having previously worked at News Corp Australia, Fairfax Media and most recently APN News & Media’s Australian Regional Media where she held the role of national sales director. In 2015 Ms Veart was named PANPA sales manager of the year; an award that recognises excellence in advertising and marketing across Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific and Southeast Asia.
Ms Veart said: “I’m delighted to be joining Simon and the team in realising the commercial opportunities and full potential of The Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Telegraph – both influential and award-winning brands in market. Now is a great time to be joining the team as the industry continues its rapid evolution toward innovative digital solutions, content marketing and emerging technologies.”
Mr Zafiropoulos has over 13 years’ experience across a variety of roles at News Corp Australia including national sales at former commuter title mX and The Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Telegraph. His knowledge of the NSW media landscape and existing client and agency relationships will be an asset in his newly created role.
Ms Veart will report into Mr Anderson with Mr Zafiropoulos reporting into Ms Veart.
Source: News Corp media release
Congratulations to Theo Zaf – he’s a master of relationship building and will do a KILLER job in his new position.
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Big congratulations to Theo Z. Tremendously deserved – excellent sales person, a dedicated team leader and a pro at managing people well.
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Big call out to Theo – has done a tremendous job leading the team last 6 months. We love ya mate!
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Congrats Theo. You will be amazing in this job
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Congratulations Nancy! News are extremely fortunate to have you. Best of luck to you and your new team.
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Nancy Veart – Massive congratulations!! Well deserved.
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Congratulations Nancy – so deserved!!! You’ll smash it.
From your favourite manager, Sam
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Congratulations to you both Nancy and Theo
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Congratulations Nancy, Agree with Sam, very much deserved! A true inspiration to all women in Media. we can have it all 🙂
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