James Goode joins the Guardian following six years as group chief financial officer and executive director of PA Media Group until 2025.
Reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer Anna Bateson, he will be responsible for the Group’s global financial strategy and operations. Goode will also join the Guardian Media Group board of directors.
He joins the Guardian in May.
Anna Bateson, chief executive officer, Guardian Media Group said: “James brings extensive experience in the media sector and has a proven track record of driving revenue growth and strengthening operational capabilities. I look forward to working with him as the Guardian continues to become more global, more digital and more supporter-funded.”
Goode said: “I am thrilled to be joining the Guardian at such an important moment in its history. I look forward to working with the executive committee and the wider team to support the Guardian’s world-class journalism and help deliver its ambitious long-term financial strategy.”
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