Mediacorp CEO steps down

The CEO at Singaporean broadcaster Mediacorp is leaving to join its parent company Temasek after six years in the role.

Shaun Seow

Shaun Seow was appointed CEO in July 2011 after Holding various other leadership roles across the company’s TV, radio, print and digital businesses.

He will continue with his duties as CEO until September 30 while the Mediacorp board begins its search for his successor.

Seow was part of the core team that started Channel NewsAsia in 1999 and as CEO has steered the launch and growth of Mediacorp’s digital-first news and Toggle OTT platform.

He also established a consumer insights and analytics unit to drive data-based decisions in product development and revenue generation. Beyond Singapore, Mediacorp has invested in a digital publisher in Indonesia.

At Temasek he will join the telecom, media and technology investment team which incudes Mediacorp in its portfolio.

Seow said: “It’s been an exhilarating ride and I’m grateful for all the opportunities given me, capped by the privilege of leading Mediacorp as its CEO. Having completed its move to Mediacorp Campus, its new home in Mediapolis, as well as a major business review this year, Mediacorp is about to write its next chapter.”