After the retirement of Hartley Adkins, iHeartMedia didn’t need to look far for his replacement, as Ann Marie Licata has been tabbed to succeed him.
Licata currently serves as the Executive Vice President of Sales Operations and Client Success for iHeartMedia. Beginning on September 1st, she’ll transition to the title of President of Markets Group and Sales Operations. Hartley Adkins spent 32 years with the company in a variety of roles.
In a statement to employees, iHeartMedia Chairman/CEO Bob Pittman and President/COO/CFO Rich Bressler spoke highly of Licata upon her elevation.
“Ann Marie has proven to be an exceptional leader at iHeart in every role she’s held,” the pair said. “We look forward to her applying that leadership skill, with the rigor of data and analytics, to make a major and positive impact.”
Additionally, Bernie Weiss has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of the Markets Group. He is currently the Division President of the Northeast and Chicago Division. Meanwhile, Southern California Division President Paul Corvino will be elevated to a new role focusing on business development for iHeartMedia.
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