• by Melynda Fuller , January 30, 2018

On Monday, Meredith Corporation announced the appointment of Tom Harty to the role of president/CEO. He is currently president/COO.

Before joining Meredith, Harty was senior vice president at The Golf Digest Companies. Harty joined Meredith in 2004 as Chief Revenue Officer and president of consumer magazines. In that role, Harty worked to expand the company’s media portfolio by adding brands like Shape and Martha Stewart Living.

He was also instrumental in the acquisition of the incoming Time Inc. brands.

Under the Meredith Sales Guarantee, which Harty created, advertisers on Meredith’s media platforms saw a direct increase of retail product sales. 

Harty will oversee the integration of Time Inc. and continue to lead Meredith’s national and local media groups in his new role. Added roles include responsibility for Meredith’s finance and legal functions.

Harty’s promotion follows the 2017 acquisition of Time Inc. by Meredith Corporation. 

Mell Meredith, vice chair of the Meredith board of directors, stated it was a "pivotal time" for the corporation, which has a "well-defined plan to successfully integrate the Time Inc. acquisition and increase shareholder value."

The company’s board also elected Steve Lacy to executive chairman. He is currently chairman and CEO of the company.