Sean Giancola (pictured), publisher of the New York Post media group has announced he is stepping down after more than a decade at the tabloid, but will stay on while a successor is found and settled in.
Giancola led the launch of the California Post this year, bringing the brand’s punchy headlines and no-holds-barred journalism to the Golden State, overseeing the launch of Page Six Hollywood and a new entertainment newsletter.
Giancola is credited with returning the group to profitability after years of losses, overseeing its transition to a digital-first approach, and “driving a brand renaissance that has seen the Post grow well-beyond its New York tabloid roots”.
News says the West Coast launch has made the Post “a meaningful part of the state’s media ecosystem” in less than a year.
News Corp chair Lachlan Murdoch described him as “a tenacious leader and trusted partner”.
Giancola joined the Post from AOL in 2015 as chief revenue officer, having previously worked for American Express and Time in advertising and marketing roles.
Giancola is pictured at the California Post print facility, which like Jeff Bezos’ new upcoming Dulles print centre, is equipped with a Goss Urbanite press