Seven West media boss James Warburton steps down - as his replacement is revealed

Seven West Media chief executive James Warburton will step down from the top job on a high as his successor was announced.

The media company revealed on Thursday that Mr Warburton would transition out of the role by the end of the 2023-24 financial year after steering its flagship Channel Seven operations to another year as Australia’s number one TV network.

Chief financial officer Jeff Howard has been appointed to take over the reigns.

Seven West Media managing director James Warburton is stepping down from the top job after steering the company’s flagship Channel Seven operations to another year as Australia’s number one television network.

“On behalf of the board and our people, I would like to thank James for his energy, enthusiasm and outstanding contribution,” chairman Kerry Stokes said.

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