John Kelly, Managing Director – Audio

Managing Director – Audio

Appointed: January 2026

John Kelly was appointed as Managing Director – Audio in January 2026, leading SCA’s audio portfolio, including the Triple M and Hit networks, alongside LiSTNR, with a focus on audience growth, product innovation and strategic partnerships.

John brings more than 25 years of strategic, operational, and financial leadership experience across Australian media and sporting organisations. He spent 16 years in executive roles at the Ten Network, including eight years as Group CFO, before serving as Chief Operating Officer at Football Federation Australia. He joined SCA as Chief Operating Officer in 2016, where he oversaw the business’ general management teams, strategy, research, insights, and digital audio, and facilitated key sporting rights, television affiliations and digital audio partnerships.

Appointed Managing Director & CEO of SCA in 2023, John led the development and execution of the company’s strategy to increase shareholder value, profitability and long term sustainability. Under his leadership, SCA completed its audio first transformation, culminating in the divestment of its TV assets and accelerated growth of LiSTNR. He subsequently oversaw SCA’s acquisition of Seven West Media in early 2026, creating one of Australia’s largest integrated media companies. Following his transition to Managing Director – Audio in January 2026, he served as Interim Managing Director & CEO from February to April 2026, ensuring leadership continuity and the continued execution of SCA’s strategy.