ROSSI RETIRES AS CEO OF DIGITAL FIRST MEDIA
Digital First Media, owner of The Denver Post, has named Guy Gilmore as the company’s chief operating officer following the retirement of chief executive Steve Rossi.
“I wish to express my sincere thanks to all of you who work so hard to assure the company’s success. It has been a real pleasure
to serve the company in this role, and to work with you. There are many exciting challenges ahead, and the company is well positioned to succeed,” Rossi said in a statement Monday announcing his retirement.
Gilmore, an executive vice president in charge of Digital First Media’s eastern region, has overseen the company’s properties in Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts and Vermont.
Gilmore is also president and publisher of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, a position he has held since 2007. He joined the MediaNews Group in 2005 after previously holding management positions with the Tribune Co. and Gannett.
“We wish Steve all the best in his retirement and express our appreciation for his capable and steady management of the company over the past several years,” R. Joseph Fuchs, chairman of the board at Digital First Media, said in a statement.
“We are also very pleased to be able to ensure top management continuity as a result of Guy’s experience and knowledge of the company, and his strong track record during his career.”