Observed Signal · Sep 9, 2026 · Hiring · Source: Adweek · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Leadership Appointment Market: ADWEEK Appoints Tim Hart as Chief Operating Officer
ADWEEK has appointed Tim Hart as its new Chief Operating Officer, a newly created role aimed at strengthening execution and accelerating the company's evolution into a media, events, and professional-intelligence platform. Hart, who most recently served as global COO and president U.S. at Arc, will oversee operations, strategic planning, and product and commercial coordination. He will report directly to ADWEEK CEO Will Lee. Hart brings extensive experience from global events and information-services companies, including Informa, UBM, and Emerald. CEO Lee cited Hart's background in general management, M&A, and commercial development as key assets. Hart expressed enthusiasm for joining ADWEEK and partnering with Lee to drive the next phase of growth.
Leadership change at an industry trade publication; relevant but low direct impact on AdTech operations.
Wichtigste Kernpunkte & Evidenz
- ADWEEK has appointed Tim Hart as Chief Operating Officer, a newly created role.
- Hart previously served as Global COO and President U.S. at Arc.
- He will report to ADWEEK CEO Will Lee.
- Hart has experience at Informa, UBM, and Emerald.
- The appointment is effective as of September 2026.
Verknüpfte Unternehmen
3 verknüpfte UnternehmenInforma
Globale B2B-Informationsdienstleistungsgruppe, die wissenschaftliches Publizieren, Fachveranstaltungen und First-Party-Intent-Daten vereint.
“He brings extensive experience ... including Informa, UBM and Emerald....”
ADWEEK
Eine führende B2B-Medienmarke für die Marketing-, Medien- und Werbebranche.
“ADWEEK has appointed Tim Hart as chief operating officer....”
Emerald
Emerald ist ein führender Betreiber von B2B-Messen und spezialisierten Medienportfolios in wachstumsstarken Branchen.
“He brings extensive experience ... including Informa, UBM and Emerald....”
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