Leadership change at Global

Global, the UK-based media and entertainment company and owner of major radio brands including Capital, Heart, and LBC, announced that its Chief Commercial Officer Mike Gordon will be stepping down from his role in 2027. Gordon has been a senior figure at Global for many years, playing a central role in the company's commercial strategy, including the development and expansion of its advertising technology and data capabilities. His departure marks a significant leadership transition at one of the UK's largest audio and outdoor advertising businesses.

Mike Gordon's departure from Global is notable within the UK AdTech and audio advertising ecosystem. Global has been an increasingly active player in the programmatic and data-driven advertising space, particularly through its DAX (Digital Ad Exchange) platform, which is one of the leading digital audio advertising platforms in the UK and internationally. The loss of a senior commercial leader could create short-term uncertainty around Global's commercial partnerships, its DAX growth strategy, and its competitive positioning against rivals in digital audio and out-of-home advertising. The transition period leading into 2027 will be closely watched by advertisers, agencies, and technology partners who rely on Global's commercial relationships.