APN CEO moves to West Australian publisher

Ken Steinke, CEO of APN New Zealand National Publishing, has resigned and will take up the position of chief executive officer and managing director with West Australian Newspapers Holdings (WAN) Ltd.

Mr Steinke replaces Ian Law in that role.

Mr Steinke previously led APN's Australian Newspapers division and has had a long print media career as a journalist and editor, and in general management.

His position at APN will be advertised. Meanwhile, his commencement date with WAN has not yet been announced.

* APN owns nzherald.co.nz, the New Zealand Herald, Herald on Sunday, Aucklander and other papers throughout the country. It is also joint owner of The Radio Network.