Trevor (pictured) joined Northcliffe in 1983 as an ad rep working on the Lincolnshire Echo. He then spent time at both Retford and Swansea before moving to Cornwall in 1993 as Ad Director of the West Briton. Trevor was appointed Managing Director in 2009.
Trevor said: ‘I’ve been extremely lucky to have had such a long and hugely enjoyable spell with Northcliffe, particularly as I only joined the Echo in the hope of finding my way onto the sports desk to work alongside Lincoln City football writer Maurice Burton!
‘I am leaving to set up my own media services and interim management business. Part of that operation will be to specialise in helping regional media grow its advertising sales. I’ll also be undertaking some local business coaching and act as a two day a month marketing / sales director for local businesses with growth ambitions.
‘I leave a talented team who have pushed CDM towards the top of the Northcliffe performance rankings. It has been a pleasure to work with them and the many, many others I have met and worked with in Northcliffe.’
Rich Mead, Northcliffe Media Executive Director said: ‘We are sorry to see Trevor go but he has his heart set on making a go of his own business. Trevor has made a big impact on our Cornwall business and his commitment and passion for the business will be missed by everyone.’
Trevor’s last day in the office will be the 14 September 2012.
Steve Brown, ex Divisional MD for Johnston Press and Trinity Mirror, and a former Northcliffe employee for 12 years as MD in Hull and Circulation Manager in Tunbridge Wells, will be an interim cover for both this position and the vacancy in South West Wales.
Rosemary Collins Associates will lead the search to appoint Trevor's successor in Cornwall.
