Since joining in 2017, Hanlon is said to have overseen
significant organisational, infrastructural, and economic changes, including
delivering growth of 330% across all TV, radio, and social media channels from
a daily audience of about 5.3 million viewers, listeners, and readers to about
23 million by December 2023, in addition to substantial operating cost and
revenue improvements, bringing the company to profitability in that time.
He will step down from his role on April 30th, 2024.
Paying tribute to Hanlon, the Chairman of the Board of
Continental Broadcasting Services Ltd. (owners of TVC Communications), Kehinde
Durosinmi-Etti said:
“When Andrew joined us as Group CEO, he was like a breath of
fresh air and the missing link we needed. He brought his vast experience of 30+
years in the broadcasting business to bear, turned the fortunes of the group
around, and made it very profitable. His attention to detail and his proactive
organisational skills ensured that the quality of our programmes and ratings
improved exponentially, and we became one of the biggest and most respected TV
news stations and broadcast businesses in Nigeria. Andrew also demonstrated
strong commitment to our 500 staff by improving pay, conditions, and general
welfare by being certified twice as a Great Place to Work, making TVC
Communications one of Nigeria’s best employers.
Andrew has set a very high bar and will be replaced by our
current deputy chief financial officer, Victoria Ajayi, who has proven to be
steady and reliable and will have to ensure that we keep moving forward
seamlessly.”.
Commenting on his decision to step down as CEO and Managing
Director, Andrew Hanlon said:
“It has been a privilege and an honour to have led TVC
Communications over the past 7 years, having worked with so many talented and
dedicated staff.
We achieved great things as a team, including the relaunch
of our two TV channels, the creation of MAX FM radio in Lagos and Abuja, and
the launch of our social media platforms, which together led to significant
audience and revenue growth. I wish to thank the Board of the company for their
unstinting support, and in particular, the Chairman of the Board, Kehinde
Durosinmi-Etti, for his guidance and encouragement. I also wish to express my
appreciation to my senior management teams over the years who worked tirelessly
with me to help achieve our goals and aspirations.
I also wish to pay special tribute to Ronan Redmond, our
commercial director, who is also stepping down after serving with us since
2017. He is, without question, one of the best strategic media revenue
specialists in our sector, and I am grateful to him for producing outstanding
revenue results every year and for his personal support of me.
Finally, I am delighted that our Deputy Chief Financial
Officer, Victoria Ajayi, will now take over the running of the company and
bring it to even greater success. Aside from being a very talented chartered
accountant, she has in-depth knowledge of our business and a desire to continue
the pathway to growth and development. I believe she will also be the only
female to run a national media company in Nigeria at this time, which fits
seamlessly with our core values of promoting talented women in the workplace.”
Incoming Group CEO/MD, Victoria Ajayi, said:
“I am deeply honoured and humbled to accept the position of
Group CEO/MD at TVC Communications.
I want to express my sincere gratitude to every member of
the board for entrusting me with this incredible opportunity to lead our
organisation into its next chapter of growth and success.
Over the past decade, I have had the privilege of serving in
the company in different capacities, which led to my last role as Deputy CFO,
where I’ve been supporting our outgoing CEO in navigating the complexities of
our industry and driving our company forward. It has been a journey filled with
challenges and triumphs, and I am immensely proud of the key achievements we
have accomplished together. I look forward to driving the company to greater
heights and success.
In addition to my extensive experience in strategic
management, I have a strong educational background that complements my
professional expertise. As a Fellow of ACCA with an MBA from IESE Business
School, I come with a unique blend of expertise in not just finance but
leadership capabilities that will drive business growth.
Similarly, as a member of the Institute of Directors and the
Society for Corporate Governance, Nigeria, I am committed to upholding the
highest standards of corporate governance and ethical leadership in our
organisation. Having participated in programmes at prestigious institutions
such as Cambridge Judge Business School, Harvard Business School, and BBC, I am
fully committed to building upon our past successes and leading our company to
new heights of innovation, resilience, and prosperity.
With the support of our talented team and the guidance of
the board, I am confident that we will continue to be a leader in the media and
broadcast industry.”
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