News Corp reshuffles sales structure with promotion for Lou Barrett

News Corp has announced staffing changes to its leadership team across the metro, regional and community publishing arms of its business a month after revealing falling revenues and “continued headwinds in print advertising”.

The reshuffle will see sales veteran Lou Barrett promoted to the role of executive general manager, network sales.

The move as the company attempts to streamline its sales operations, bring “national consistency” to its operating model and provide a “more aligned leadership structure” across its publishing assets, an email to staff explained.

Lou Barrett to take on a new role at News Corp