Ryan Stokes named CEO of Seven Group Holdings replacing Don Voelte

April 13, 2015 10:34

Ryan Stokes

Ryan Stokes, the son of media tycoon Kerry Stokes, has been named CEO of Seven Group Holdings replacing Don Voelte.

The company announced that 38-year-old Stokes will take the reins after previously serving as the chief operating officer of the business, which has a 33.3 per cent in Seven West Media which owns the Seven Network, Pacific Magazines and 50 per cent of Yahoo7.

“Ryan Stokes is the right choice to lead the group forward and he will be an outstanding CEO. This is a natural progression and now is the right time for this transition,” said Voelte in a statement.

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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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4 COMMENTS

James Styles 13 Apr 15

With Ryan Stokes soon to be in Charge, he better make when he Buts the New U.S. And UK Sitcoms and Dramas, he gotta air the Newest Episodes just hours after the Country of Origin onto their VOD Service, PLUS7.

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Rrrosco 13 Apr 15

Does anyone else not have any idea what James Styles said?

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George 13 Apr 15

By George, I am as confused as thee Rrrrosco

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Mork 13 Apr 15

Na-nu, Na-nu, Mumbrellians. Shazbot, KO.