Gravity Media has announced the appointment of Alex Pannell as chief business officer.
Bringing more than 20 years of industry experience to the newly-created role, Pannell joins the business after a period of significant growth and will work with the leadership team and units around the world to bolster development and identify new opportunities. He will play a key role in combining a number of strategic areas, strengthening collaboration and aligning capabilities.
His career includes positions in group strategy, sales and business development, marketing, customer success and support. Most recently, he served as chief commercial officer at Appear.
Commenting on his appointment, Pannell said, “I’m excited to be joining Gravity Media at such an important and exciting time in its journey. Gravity Media has an outstanding reputation, an exceptional team and an impressive global footprint. I’m looking forward to getting to know the business, meeting colleagues, partners and customers, working together to build on the strong foundations already in place which provide a fantastic platform for the next phase of growth and help shape what comes next.”
John Newton, chairman and CEO, said, “We are delighted to welcome Alex to Gravity Media. As our business continues to evolve and grow, it is important we have the right leadership structure and expertise in place to support our ambitions. We were looking for someone who could bring broad leadership experience, a collaborative approach and a genuine understanding of our industry. I’m looking forward to working with Alex as we continue to build on our momentum and create exciting opportunities for our people, clients and partners around the world.”
