Broadsheet has promoted Sian Whitaker to the role of managing director, effective immediately.
Whitaker joined Broadsheet in 2018, and has served as general manager for the past three and a half years.
As managing director, Whitaker will work to drive business growth and execute the company’s vision. She will continue to lead all departments, including editorial, commercial, product, finance, operations, and reader revenue.
Whitaker will continue to report directly to Nick Shelton, Broadsheet’s publisher, and CEO.
Shelton said: “Sian has been an exceptional leader at Broadsheet over the past five years, with our team flourishing under her direction as general manager. Her elevation to managing director is a testament to the trust and confidence we place in her ability to execute our exciting strategic vision. This transition also allows me to focus on exploring new entrepreneurial opportunities for Broadsheet. I couldn’t be more excited for this next chapter in our journey.”
Whitaker said of her promotion: “I’m thrilled to step into the role of managing director at Broadsheet. I’ve had the privilege of working with an incredible team over the past few years, and I’m excited to continue our journey together. My focus will be on making sure our great ideas translate to real results. As always, I’m committed to fostering a high-performance culture and driving business success. I can’t wait to see what we achieve next.”
Earlier this month, Broadsheet appointed Nick Connellan to the newly created role of Australia editor, to oversee daily operations of the editorial team and contribute to the strategic direction of local content.
Connellan has been with the company since 2015 and was its first directory editor, maintaining several thousand venue listings across the country and spearheading the launch of Broadsheet Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth in January 2016.
Later, he co-hosted the publisher’s Around Town podcast, managed quarterly print papers in Melbourne and Sydney, and edited three hardcover books: The Broadsheet Italian Cookbook, Home Made and Travels.
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Top image: Nick Shelton and Sian Whitaker