Overview
James Taylor has been appointed managing director and chief executive officer of oOhmedia. He succeeds Cathy O'Connor, who advised of her intention to step down after more than four years leading the company. Taylor is expected to join oOhmedia in early 2026.
Taylor is currently the managing director of Special Broadcasting Service (SBS), Australia's multicultural and multilingual public broadcaster. He has more than 25 years of experience in Australian media, including senior leadership roles at Deloitte, British Telecom and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, with a focus on corporate strategy, operational efficiency and organisational transformation.
Prior to becoming oOhmedia's CEO, Taylor served as SBS's chief financial officer for more than five years, overseeing finance, strategy, corporate services, legal, and people and culture. Since becoming SBS MD in 2018, he led digital and technology platform growth, notably SBS On Demand, delivering revenue growth and increased audience reach.
The appointment follows a comprehensive search conducted by the Board of oOhmedia with a leading global executive search firm. The Board believes Taylor is well positioned to lead oOhthrough its next multi-year strategy and growth phase.
Background on James Taylor
James Taylor has more than 25 years' experience across the media and telecommunications sectors. He was appointed Managing Director of SBS in October 2018, delivering digital transformation and strong audience and revenue outcomes. He joined SBS in 2012 and previously served as SBS' Chief Financial Officer for more than six years, overseeing People & Culture, Media Sales, Legal and Corporate Strategy. Earlier, he was a Director of Strategy Consulting at Deloitte and held senior roles at British Telecom and the ABC. James holds a Bachelor of Business from the University of Technology Sydney, a Master of Commerce from the University of NSW, and has completed Executive Leadership programs at Harvard Business School and Saïd Business School, Oxford University.
About oOhmedia
oOhmedia is a leading Out of Home media company focused on enhancing public spaces to reach large and diverse audiences. The company has a broad network of digital and static assets across Australia and New Zealand, including roadsides, retail centers, airports, train stations, bus stops, office towers and universities. More information is available at oohmedia.com.au.
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