Before joining the Group, Shane was chief financial officer at EMI Music and previously worked at UBM, Sky, Dell Computers and Coca-Cola.
Chris Stibbs, the chief executive officer of The Economist Group, said: “Shane joins us with robust CFO experience at top multinational companies. He has worked in industries which have had to transform themselves in the face of disruptive forces – and he will bring a wealth of expertise to the media industry. I’m delighted to have him on board.”
Shane Naughton said: “I’m excited to join a company with such a rich history and one that is known the world over for the quality of its analysis. I can’t wait to work with the team here as we look to the future and find new opportunities for our insight and expertise.”
