New boss at the Express
MICHAEL BERRY
Marlborough Express Advertising manager Vanessa Watson has replaced Roger Rose as general manager of the Express almost 30 years after joining the company as a receptionist.
Mrs Watson was the advertising manager from 1994 until today, when she was announced as the general manager, starting the role immediately. Mr Rose retired on Friday, ending a 30-year leadership of the paper.
"I feel like I've had a long apprenticeship under Roger," Mrs Watson said. "He's always been very supportive and encouraging of his managers."
The 45-year-old mother-of-two adult children was excited about her promotion and hoped to further the Express' reputation for punching above its weight.
"We're the smallest daily newspaper in the Fairfax group, but we're always regarded as innovative and bold, and we want to continue that.
"It's a privilege to be given this opportunity to lead the team, especially during these times of rapid change for the media industry.
"In both online and print, the Express is committed to this province as its main news provider, and we will continue to build on our proud history of resilience and innovation."
Fairfax southern region general manager Andrew Boyle said Mrs Watson was an impressive leader and was experienced in sales, marketing, sponsorship, and pre-press.
"She has a clear vision for the Marlborough team, and I am very confident that she will move the business forward. I also look forward to her contributions to the South Island management team."
In 2007, Mrs Watson was awarded the Fairfax Maggie Maxwell Leadership Award, which recognises outstanding leaders across the Fairfax New Zealand organisation.
- The Marlborough Express
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