Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. New CEO

Russ Curry, Ministry of New Media

We learnt from Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 that William Eccleshare is stepping back slightly from the business, he will assume the new role of Executive Vice Chairman on January 1, 2022 and Scott Wells will become Chief Executive Officer at that time.

William Eccleshare, Chief Executive Officer of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. said “With the business showing clear signs of recovery, I believe now is the right time to implement our succession plan and for me to transition from the operational leadership of the business and assume the new role of Executive Vice Chairman, as of January 1, 2022, supporting the management transition and leading strategic M&A activity.

“I am also delighted to announce that Scott Wells will take over as CEO of the Company at the same time, while continuing in his current role as CEO of Clear Channel Outdoor Americas and joining me on the Clear Channel Outdoor Board. Scott has outstanding previous experience and a proven track record leading the Americas segment’s technology and data-driven transformation strategy, resulting in strong growth. I look forward to our continued partnership and collaboration and seeing the Company thrive under his leadership in this next important chapter for the Company.”

You can read the full financial results here.


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