Media Merger Leads to Board Appointment Discussions at Southern Cross Media Group
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Sep 1
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What happened
A merger between media companies was completed on September 1, 2026. Following the merger, Mark McGowan is tipped as a potential appointee to the Southern Cross Media board. Karen Stocks is also reportedly in line for an appointment, pending background checks by Hattonneale.
From abc.net.au
Why it matters
The appointments follow the merger between Southern Cross Media Group and Seven West Media. Mark McGowan would join a group of political leaders on the board, while Karen Stocks brings professional experience gained during her tenure at Google.
From abc.net.au
Who's involved
- Mark McGowanFormer premier of Western Australia, tipped for Southern Cross Media board.
- Karen StocksFormer senior executive at Google, tipped for Southern Cross Media board.
- Tony AbbottFormer prime minister, noted as a political leader on a listed media company board.
- GoogleCompany where Karen Stocks gained professional experience.
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The entities involved
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Mark McGowan
Australian politician
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Karen Stocks
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