The Scott Trust has opened a review of the Guardian s complex corporate structure (Getty Images)
The boss of the Guardian is stepping down after just 16 months in the job amid reports of clashes with the newspaper’s editor.
Annette Thomas, who took over as chief executive of publisher Guardian Media Group (GMG) last March, will leave the company at the end of June.
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It comes after the Scott Trust, the £1bn fund behind the left-leaning publishing group, launched a review of the organisation’s complex governance and structures in April.
According to a Sunday Telegraph report, Thomas had clashed with Guardian editor Katharine Viner over leadership roles and how the company should be structured in the future.
Guardian boss steps down in wake of power struggle
Annette Thomas to leave Guardian Media Group at the end of June following simmering tensions with editor Katharine Viner
Annette Thomas is stepping down as the Guardian s chief executive
The chief executive of the publisher of the
Guardian will step down after a power struggle with its editor over control of the title s future.
Annette Thomas will leave the Guardian Media Group (GMG) at the end of the month amid simmering tensions over finances and strategy with Katharine Viner, the editor-in-chief.
Ms Thomas joined the company in March 2020.
The Telegraph revealed last month that Ms Viner and Ms Thomas had clashed over “who calls the shots” and last week reported on plans for a boardroom shake-up at the title’s owner.
Last modified on Wed 9 Jun 2021 10.04 EDT
Guardian Media Group (GMG) today announces that chief executive Annette Thomas, who joined the group in March 2020, has decided to leave the company at the end of June.
In a turnaround year which included the impact of coronavirus, Annette has overseen a strong financial performance in 2020/21, growing annual revenue, reducing operating losses by 50% and creating headroom to re-invest in GMG’s core news business.
Annette has also renewed and enhanced GMG’s strategy in conjunction with the editor-in-chief, and with the support of the GMG board and Scott Trust, developing a new strategic plan with a focus on investing in journalism, digital recurring reader revenues and new product, technology and data capabilities. In addition she has hired a number of experienced leaders in key positions to deliver the strategy.