Wednesday, 15 October 2003
Fairfax Announces Taranaki General Manager

Mike Brewer has been appointed General Manager of Taranaki Newspapers, Fairfax New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Brian Evans announced today.

Mike Brewer, 37, is currently business development manager for Taranaki Newspapers and takes up his new position on October 28.

Brian Evans said Mike Brewer's strong marketing and sales skills would be of considerable benefit in growing the business and serving readers and advertisers.

He said Mike Brewer has a passion for the industry and being Taranaki born and bred brought additional value to the leadership of the business.

Based in New Plymouth, Taranaki Newspapers publishes The Daily News (New Zealand's highest market penetration daily newspaper), two community newspapers (The Hawera Star and Midweek), and operates a commercial printing division.

Mike Brewer will succeed Rod Hall, who is transferring within Fairfax New Zealand.

Prior to taking up his current position with Taranaki Newspapers, Mike Brewer spent 10 years with radio. He was general manager of The Radioworks for Taranaki for two years, spent four years as sales manager in the Bay of Plenty and Manawatu and four years in radio sales in Taranaki.

Mike Brewer is married to Rhonda and the couple have four children, Jordayna 9, Renee 7, Jayden 5, and Ella aged 2 days. He said he was excited to have the opportunity to lead one of New Zealand's most progressive newspapers.