Khaleej Times, which is part of the media division of the UAE-based business conglomerate Galadari Brothers, has appointed Charles Yardley as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Yardley joined the brand in the first week of September and will relocate to Dubai for the role.
Having most recently served as the CEO of London’s Evening Standard, Yardley has held senior roles driving revenue growth at global media brands including The Financial Times, Forbes Media LLC and City AM.
Commenting on the appointment, Mohammed Galadari, Co-Chairman and Group CEO of Galadari Brothers, said, “We are delighted that Charles joined Khaleej Times, as we continue strengthening our position as the leading media company in the UAE and beyond. Charles has an exemplary background and brings significant experience in delivering growth and innovation for global media brands, as well as a career history of building deep client relationships with marketers to ensure successful partnerships.”
Yardley will oversee all operations and the strategic direction of Khaleej Times, as the business continues its transformation from a legacy print newspaper to a digital-first multi-channel editorial brand.
Charles Yardley said, ‘”It’s an honour and a great privilege to lead Khaleej Times. I sincerely look forward to getting to know my new colleagues, expanding the business and building out new opportunities for the brand, whilst empowering Khaleej Times’s journalism.”
Khaleej Times was founded in 1978 as the UAE’s first English-language daily newspaper, and today has evolved into one of the leading and most trusted multimedia platforms in the nation.
