SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – oOh!media has announced the appointment of James Taylor as its incoming Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership transition for the Australian Out of Home media giant.
Currently serving as Managing Director of the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS), James is a seasoned media executive with more than 25 years’ experience across Australia’s media and telecommunications sectors. He will officially join oOh!media in late 2025 or early 2026, following the departure of current CEO Cathy O’Connor, who announced her decision to step down earlier this year after more than four years at the helm.
James’ tenure at SBS has been defined by substantial digital transformation, audience growth, and revenue expansion. Under his leadership, the broadcaster’s streaming platform, SBS On Demand, achieved record consumption levels and delivered robust advertising results. Prior to becoming SBS Managing Director in 2018, Taylor served as the organisation’s Chief Financial Officer for more than six years, overseeing finance, corporate services, legal, people and culture, and strategic functions.
His career also includes senior roles at Deloitte, British Telecom and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, where he honed his expertise in corporate strategy, operational efficiency and organizational transformation.
oOh! Chair Tony Faure said: “We are delighted to welcome James Taylor as our incoming managing director and CEO. James is a proven leader in the media industry with a strong track record ofdelivery and execution, and we are excited about the growth oriented vision and energy he brings to the company.”
Taylor said he looked forward to taking on the role: “I’m thrilled to be joining oOh! at such an exciting time for the business and the Out of Home sector, the fastest growing sector in the Australian media landscape. I look forward to bringing my experience working in diverse media organisations to oOh!, as well as working collaboratively with the Board and management team to supercharge the delivery of our strategy for the benefit of our customers, people and shareholders.”
The appointment follows a comprehensive search process undertaken by the Board in partnership with a leading global executive search firm. Taylor will take up the position no later than early 2026, with O’Connor remaining until January 2026 to ensure a smooth transition.
