APN News & Media has named the head of its radio division, Ciaran Davis as its new group chief executive.
Current chief executive Michael Miller has resigned and accepted the position of Executive Chairman of News Corp's Australasian business.
Davis, current chief exec of Australian Radio Network, will take over as new chief executive of APN - which owns NZME publisher of the NZ Herald - from September 1.
Miller had committed to staying with APN during a transition period to ensure the smoothest possible handover to Davis, APN chairman Peter Cosgrove said in a statement.
"I would like to thank Michael for his significant contribution as CEO of the Company. He has done an excellent job setting the growth platform for APN and building a strong leadership team," Cosgrove said. "Michael will work side by side with Ciaran to ensure the smoothest possible transition for the business, and, on behalf of the Board, we wish Michael all the best in his future endeavours."