Bauer Media Group’s Australasian CEO Nick Chan has left the magazine publishing company after just 14 months in the job and will be replaced by Bauer’s New Zealand CEO Paul Dykzeul.
Since being appointed in April 2016, Chan supervised the closure of several Bauer print titles, including Dolly, Cleo, Shop Till You Drop, and Rugby League Week.
Bauer board member Andreas Schoo announced the change in an email to staff:
I’m delighted to announce that Paul Dykzeul has been appointed chief executive officer for both countries.
Paul has significant media experience and understands the opportunities and challenges facing multi-platform magazine brands in this evolving environment. During his tenure as CEO of Bauer Media New Zealand he has built a strong and innovative media business and is perfectly placed to lead Bauer across Australasia.
Nick has left the company and I want to thank him for the work he has done and wish him well in his future endeavours.